Baryte and Powellite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
4.3-5
4.23
Fracture
Irregular/uneven
UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
{111} Distinct
Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
3.5-4
Chemical Composition
Not Available
CaMoO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Baryte and Powellite Chemical Formula
While comparing Baryte and Powellite 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 Powellite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Powellite- CaMoO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Baryte and Powellite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baryte and Powellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baryte and Powellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baryte is 4.23 whereas that of Powellite is 4.23.