Barite and Villiaumite Physical Properties

Barite

Villiaumite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.482.79

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

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

{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect, {001} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.52

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BaSO4

NaFUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Barite and Villiaumite Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Villiaumite 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 Villiaumite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
Chemical formula of Villiaumite- NaFUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Barite and Villiaumite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Villiaumite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Villiaumite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 2.79 whereas that of Villiaumite is 2.79.