Sulfur and Barite Physical Properties

Sulfur

Barite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available4.48

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

(e.g. graphite).

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available3-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

BaSO4

Sulfur and Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulfur 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 Sulfur and Barite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4

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Sulfur and Barite Specific Gravity

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