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Barite and Bixbite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
4.48Not Available
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
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1.6 Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.57.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
BaSO4
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Barite and Bixbite Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Bixbite 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 Bixbite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
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Barite and Bixbite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Bixbite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Bixbite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is Not Available whereas that of Bixbite is Not Available.