Home
×

Vanadinite
Vanadinite

Baryte Barite
Baryte Barite



ADD
Compare
X
Vanadinite
X
Baryte Barite

Vanadinite and Baryte Barite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
6.8-7.1
4.43-4.46
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
None
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-4
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
C20H36
BaSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Vanadinite and Baryte Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vanadinite and Baryte 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 Baryte Barite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Vanadinite- C20H36
  • Chemical formula of Baryte Barite- BaSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Vanadinite and Baryte Barite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vanadinite and Baryte Barite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vanadinite and Baryte Barite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vanadinite is 4.43-4.46 whereas that of Baryte Barite is 4.43-4.46.