Vesuvianite and Barite Physical Properties

Vesuvianite

Barite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.32-3.434.48

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}

{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-73-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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BaSO4

Vesuvianite and Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite and 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 Vesuvianite and Barite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4

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Vesuvianite and Barite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vesuvianite and Barite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vesuvianite and Barite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vesuvianite is 4.48 whereas that of Barite is 4.48.