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Barite and Viridine Physical Properties


Viridine and Barite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.48   
3.05-3.21   

Fracture
Uneven   
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
BaSO4   
(Al,Mn3+ ) 2SiO 4OGemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Barite and Viridine Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Viridine 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 Viridine chemical formula.

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Barite and Viridine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Viridine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Viridine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 3.05-3.21 whereas that of Viridine is 3.05-3.21.

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