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Vanadinite and Baryte Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
6.8-7.1
4.3-5
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
Irregular/uneven
1.6 Cleavage
None
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-4
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
C20H36
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Vanadinite and Baryte Chemical Formula

While comparing Vanadinite 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 Vanadinite and Baryte chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Vanadinite- C20H36
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Vanadinite and Baryte Specific Gravity

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