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Biotite and Baryte Physical Properties


Baryte and Biotite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.7-3.3  
4.3-5  

Fracture
Uneven, Even  
Irregular/uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect on the {001}  
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3.0  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2  
BaSO4  

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Biotite and Baryte Chemical Formula

While comparing Biotite and Baryte 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 Biotite and Baryte chemical formula.

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Biotite and Baryte Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Biotite and Baryte Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Biotite and Baryte Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Biotite is 4.3-5 whereas that of Baryte is 4.3-5.

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