Vanadinite and Barite Physical Properties

Vanadinite

Barite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

6.8-7.14.48

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

None

{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-43-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

C20H36

BaSO4

Vanadinite and Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vanadinite 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 Vanadinite and Barite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Vanadinite- C20H36
Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4

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Vanadinite and Barite Specific Gravity

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