Nickeline and Barite Physical Properties

Nickeline

Barite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available4.48

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect

{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.53-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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BaSO4

Nickeline and Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nickeline 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 Nickeline and Barite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4

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Nickeline and Barite Specific Gravity

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