Verdite and Baryte Barite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.80-3.0
  
4.43-4.46
  
Fracture
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Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
{110} Good
  
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Mohs Hardness
3
  
3-3.5
  
Chemical Composition
NaFeS2•2(H2O)
  
BaSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Verdite and Baryte Barite Chemical Formula
While comparing Verdite 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 Verdite and Baryte Barite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Verdite- NaFeS2•2(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Baryte Barite- BaSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Verdite and Baryte Barite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Verdite and Baryte Barite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Verdite and Baryte Barite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Verdite is 4.43-4.46 whereas that of Baryte Barite is 4.43-4.46.