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Baryte and Cavansite Physical Properties


Cavansite and Baryte Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.3-5  
2.25-2.33  

Fracture
Irregular/uneven  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect  
Good on {010}  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
3-4  

Chemical Composition
BaSO4  
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)  

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Baryte and Cavansite Chemical Formula

While comparing Baryte and Cavansite 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 Baryte and Cavansite chemical formula.

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Baryte and Cavansite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baryte and Cavansite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baryte and Cavansite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baryte is 2.25-2.33 whereas that of Cavansite is 2.25-2.33.

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