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Scorzalite and Barite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.314.48
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Good
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-63-3.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
BaSO4

Scorzalite and Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scorzalite 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 Scorzalite and Barite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Scorzalite- (Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4

Scorzalite and Barite Specific Gravity

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