Spinel and Baryte Barite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
none
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.64-3.66
4.43-4.46
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting
Not Available
Chemical Composition
MgAl2O4
BaSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Spinel and Baryte Barite Chemical Formula
While comparing Spinel 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 Spinel and Baryte Barite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl2O4
- Chemical formula of Baryte Barite- BaSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Spinel and Baryte Barite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spinel and Baryte Barite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spinel and Baryte Barite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spinel is 4.43-4.46 whereas that of Baryte Barite is 4.43-4.46.