Sillimanite and Baryte Barite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Tough
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.20-3.26
4.43-4.46
Fracture
Splintery
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
{010} perfect
Not Available
Mohs Hardness
6-7.5
3-3.5
Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
BaSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Sillimanite and Baryte Barite Chemical Formula
While comparing Sillimanite 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 Sillimanite and Baryte Barite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Sillimanite- Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Baryte Barite- BaSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Sillimanite and Baryte Barite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sillimanite and Baryte Barite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sillimanite and Baryte Barite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sillimanite is 4.43-4.46 whereas that of Baryte Barite is 4.43-4.46.