Sphalerite and Barite Physical Properties

Sphalerite

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

3.95-4.104.48

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Uneven

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect, {110} Perfect

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-43-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Zn,Fe)SMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

BaSO4

Sphalerite and Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sphalerite 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 Sphalerite and Barite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sphalerite- (Zn,Fe)SMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4

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Sphalerite and Barite Specific Gravity

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