Vlasovite and Baryte Barite Physical Properties

Vlasovite

Baryte 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

2.974.43-4.46

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Distinct on {010}

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

63-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

BaSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Vlasovite and Baryte Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vlasovite 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 Vlasovite and Baryte Barite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Baryte Barite- BaSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Vlasovite and Baryte Barite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vlasovite and Baryte Barite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vlasovite and Baryte Barite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vlasovite is 4.43-4.46 whereas that of Baryte Barite is 4.43-4.46.