Schultenite and Barite Physical Properties

Schultenite

Barite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.943-6.074.48

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Metallic

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Good

{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.53-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

BaSO4

Schultenite and Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Schultenite and 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 Schultenite and Barite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4

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Schultenite and Barite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Schultenite and Barite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Schultenite and Barite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Schultenite is 4.48 whereas that of Barite is 4.48.