Variscite and Baryte Barite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.42-2.58
4.43-4.46
Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
[010] perfect
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Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
BaSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Variscite and Baryte Barite Chemical Formula
While comparing Variscite 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 Variscite and Baryte Barite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Baryte Barite- BaSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Variscite and Baryte Barite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Variscite and Baryte Barite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Variscite and Baryte Barite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Variscite is 4.43-4.46 whereas that of Baryte Barite is 4.43-4.46.