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Serendibite and Barite Physical Properties

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
3.43-3.44
4.48
1.5 Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
None Observed
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
BaSO4

Serendibite and Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Serendibite 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 Serendibite and Barite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Serendibite- Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4

Serendibite and Barite Specific Gravity

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