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Poldervaartite and Baryte Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.91
4.3-5
1.5 Fracture
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Irregular/uneven
1.6 Cleavage
None
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
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3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mn2+ ) 2(SiO 3OH)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
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Poldervaartite and Baryte Chemical Formula

While comparing Poldervaartite and Baryte 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 Baryte chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Poldervaartite- (Ca,Mn2+ ) 2(SiO 3OH)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
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Poldervaartite and Baryte Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Poldervaartite and Baryte Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Poldervaartite and Baryte Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Poldervaartite is 4.3-5 whereas that of Baryte is 4.3-5.

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