Barite and Poldervaartite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.48
  
2.91
  
Fracture
Uneven
  
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
  
None
  
Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
  
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Chemical Composition
BaSO4
  
(Ca,Mn2+ ) 2(SiO 3OH)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
  
Barite and Poldervaartite Chemical Formula
While comparing Barite and Poldervaartite 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 Barite and Poldervaartite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
- Chemical formula of Poldervaartite- (Ca,Mn2+ ) 2(SiO 3OH)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Barite and Poldervaartite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Poldervaartite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Poldervaartite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 2.91 whereas that of Poldervaartite is 2.91.