Baryte Barite and Nickeline Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
  
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.43-4.46
  
Not Available
  
Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Conchoidal, Uneven
  
Cleavage
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{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect
  
Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
  
5-5.5
  
Chemical Composition
BaSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
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Baryte Barite and Nickeline Chemical Formula
While comparing Baryte Barite and Nickeline 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 Barite and Nickeline chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Baryte Barite- BaSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Baryte Barite and Nickeline Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baryte Barite and Nickeline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baryte Barite and Nickeline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baryte Barite is Not Available whereas that of Nickeline is Not Available.