Barite and Vesuvianite Physical Properties

Barite

Vesuvianite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

4.483.32-3.43

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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

Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.56-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BaSO4

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Barite and Vesuvianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4

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Barite and Vesuvianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Vesuvianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Vesuvianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 3.32-3.43 whereas that of Vesuvianite is 3.32-3.43.