Barite and Povondraite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
4.48
3.26
Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
None
Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
Not Available
Chemical Composition
BaSO4
NaFe3+3Fe3+6(BO 3) 3Si 6O 18(O,OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Barite and Povondraite Chemical Formula
While comparing Barite and Povondraite 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 Povondraite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
- Chemical formula of Povondraite- NaFe3+3Fe3+6(BO 3) 3Si 6O 18(O,OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Barite and Povondraite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Povondraite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Povondraite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 3.26 whereas that of Povondraite is 3.26.