Vlasovite and Baryte Physical Properties

Vlasovite

Baryte

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO₃

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.974.3-5

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

Irregular/uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Distinct on {010}

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

63-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Vlasovite and Baryte Chemical Formula

While comparing Vlasovite 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 Vlasovite and Baryte chemical formula.

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Vlasovite and Baryte Specific Gravity

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