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Bikolite and Barite Physical Properties


Barite and Bikolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.34-2.51  
4.48  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
-  
BaSO4  

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Bikolite and Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bikolite and Barite 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 Bikolite and Barite chemical formula.

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Bikolite and Barite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bikolite and Barite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bikolite and Barite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bikolite is 4.48 whereas that of Barite is 4.48.

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