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Baryte and Vesuvianite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
4.3-5
3.32-3.43
1.5 Fracture
Irregular/uneven
Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
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Baryte and Vesuvianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Baryte and Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite chemical formula.

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Baryte and Vesuvianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baryte and Vesuvianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baryte and Vesuvianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baryte is 3.32-3.43 whereas that of Vesuvianite is 3.32-3.43.