×

Baryte
Baryte

Bixbite
Bixbite



ADD
Compare
X
Baryte
X
Bixbite

Baryte and Bixbite Physical Properties

Add ⊕
1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.3-5Not Available
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Irregular/uneven
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.57.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Not Available

Baryte and Bixbite Chemical Formula

While comparing Baryte 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 Baryte and Bixbite chemical formula.

    >>

Baryte and Bixbite Specific Gravity

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