Wernerite and Barite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.50-2.80
  
4.48
  
Fracture
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Uneven
  
Cleavage
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{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
  
Mohs Hardness
5-6.5
  
3-3.5
  
Chemical Composition
Na 4(Al,Si) 12O 24Cl to Ca 4(Si,Al) 12O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
BaSO4
  
Wernerite and Barite Chemical Formula
While comparing Wernerite 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 Wernerite and Barite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Wernerite- Na 4(Al,Si) 12O 24Cl to Ca 4(Si,Al) 12O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
Wernerite and Barite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wernerite and Barite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wernerite and Barite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wernerite is 4.48 whereas that of Barite is 4.48.