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Barite and Violane Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
4.483.22-3.40
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.55-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
BaSO4
(Ca,Mg,Mn)SiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Barite and Violane Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Violane 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 Violane chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
  • Chemical formula of Violane- (Ca,Mg,Mn)SiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Barite and Violane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Violane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Violane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 3.22-3.40 whereas that of Violane is 3.22-3.40.