Baryte Barite and Cavansite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
4.43-4.46
  
2.25-2.33
  
Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Good on {010}
  
Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
  
3-4
  
Chemical Composition
BaSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
  
Baryte Barite and Cavansite Chemical Formula
While comparing Baryte Barite 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 Barite and Cavansite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Baryte Barite- BaSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
Baryte Barite and Cavansite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baryte Barite and Cavansite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baryte Barite and Cavansite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baryte Barite is 2.25-2.33 whereas that of Cavansite is 2.25-2.33.