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Barite and Vanadinite Physical Properties


Vanadinite and Barite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.48   
6.8-7.1   

Fracture
Uneven   
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect   
None   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
3-4   

Chemical Composition
BaSO4   
C20H36   

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Barite and Vanadinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Vanadinite 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 Vanadinite chemical formula.

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Barite and Vanadinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Vanadinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Vanadinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 6.8-7.1 whereas that of Vanadinite is 6.8-7.1.

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