Strontianite and Barite Physical Properties

Strontianite

Barite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.63-3.794.48

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Good

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.53-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

BaSO4

Strontianite and Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Strontianite 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 Strontianite and Barite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Strontianite- SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4

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Strontianite and Barite Specific Gravity

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