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Vivianite and Baryte Physical Properties


Baryte and Vivianite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.64-2.70   
4.3-5   

Fracture
(e.g. graphite).   
Irregular/uneven   

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

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Not Available   

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Vivianite and Baryte Chemical Formula

While comparing Vivianite 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 Vivianite and Baryte chemical formula.

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Vivianite and Baryte Specific Gravity

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

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