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Poldervaartite and Barite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.91
4.48
1.5 Fracture
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
None
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mn2+ ) 2(SiO 3OH)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
BaSO4

Poldervaartite and Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Poldervaartite and Barite 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 Poldervaartite and Barite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Poldervaartite- (Ca,Mn2+ ) 2(SiO 3OH)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4

Poldervaartite and Barite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Poldervaartite and Barite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Poldervaartite and Barite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Poldervaartite is 4.48 whereas that of Barite is 4.48.