Barite and Ulexite Physical Properties

Barite and Ulexite Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Ulexite 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 Ulexite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
• Chemical formula of Ulexite- NaCaB 5O 6(OH) 6 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Barite and Ulexite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Ulexite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Ulexite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 1.65-1.99 whereas that of Ulexite is 1.65-1.99.