Barite and Vlasovite Physical Properties

Barite

Vlasovite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO₃

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

4.482.97

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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

Distinct on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.56

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BaSO4

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Barite and Vlasovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Vlasovite 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 Vlasovite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4

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Barite and Vlasovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Vlasovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Vlasovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 2.97 whereas that of Vlasovite is 2.97.