Schorlomite and Baryte Barite Physical Properties

Schorlomite

Baryte Barite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.77-3.934.43-4.46

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gems, Conchoidal, Brittle

Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

None

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.53-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

BaSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Schorlomite and Baryte Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Schorlomite and Baryte Barite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Schorlomite and Baryte Barite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Schorlomite- Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Baryte Barite- BaSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Schorlomite and Baryte Barite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Schorlomite and Baryte Barite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Schorlomite and Baryte Barite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Schorlomite is 4.43-4.46 whereas that of Baryte Barite is 4.43-4.46.