Barite and Biotite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
4.48
  
2.7-3.3
  
Fracture
Uneven
  
Uneven, Even, Yellow, White
  
Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
  
Perfect on the {001}
  
Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
  
2.5-3.0
  
Chemical Composition
BaSO4
  
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2
  
Barite and Biotite Chemical Formula
While comparing Barite and Biotite 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 Biotite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
- Chemical formula of Biotite- K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2
Barite and Biotite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Biotite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Biotite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 2.7-3.3 whereas that of Biotite is 2.7-3.3.