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Barite and Bikolite Physical Properties


Bikolite and Barite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.48  
2.34-2.51  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect  
None  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
BaSO4  
-  

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Barite and Bikolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Bikolite 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 Barite and Bikolite chemical formula.

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Barite and Bikolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Bikolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Bikolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 2.34-2.51 whereas that of Bikolite is 2.34-2.51.

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