Barite and Wavellite Physical Properties

Barite

Wavellite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.482.36

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous

1.6 Cleavage

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

[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.53.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BaSO4

Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Barite and Wavellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Wavellite 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 Wavellite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
Chemical formula of Wavellite- Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Barite and Wavellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Wavellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Wavellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 2.36 whereas that of Wavellite is 2.36.