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Baryte and Vishnevite Physical Properties


Vishnevite and Baryte Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.3-5   
Not Available   

Fracture
Irregular/uneven   
Brittle, Uneven   

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

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Baryte and Vishnevite Chemical Formula

While comparing Baryte and Vishnevite 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 Vishnevite chemical formula.

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Baryte and Vishnevite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baryte and Vishnevite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baryte and Vishnevite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baryte is Not Available whereas that of Vishnevite is Not Available.

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