Vlasovite and Barite Physical Properties

Vlasovite

Barite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO₃

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.974.48

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Distinct on {010}

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

63-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

BaSO4

Vlasovite and Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vlasovite 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 Vlasovite and Barite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4

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Vlasovite and Barite Specific Gravity

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