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Variscite and Baryte Physical Properties


Baryte and Variscite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.42-2.58  
4.3-5  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Irregular/uneven  

Cleavage
[010] perfect  
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect  

Mohs Hardness
4-5  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)  
BaSO4  

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Variscite and Baryte Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite 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 Variscite and Baryte chemical formula.

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Variscite and Baryte Specific Gravity

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

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