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Bixbite and Baryte Physical Properties


Baryte and Bixbite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
4.3-5  

Fracture
-  
Irregular/uneven  

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

Mohs Hardness
7.5  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2(SiO3)6  
BaSO4  

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Bixbite and Baryte Chemical Formula

While comparing Bixbite 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 Bixbite and Baryte chemical formula.

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Bixbite and Baryte Specific Gravity

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

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