Barite and Shigaite Physical Properties

Barite and Shigaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Shigaite 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 Shigaite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
• Chemical formula of Shigaite- Pb6Cu3BiS4

Barite and Shigaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Shigaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Shigaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 2.32 whereas that of Shigaite is 2.32.