Shigaite and Barite Physical Properties

Shigaite

Barite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Moderately ﬂexible

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.324.48

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Flexible Flexible fragments.

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {0001}

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

23-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

BaSO4

Shigaite and Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Shigaite 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 Shigaite and Barite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4

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Shigaite and Barite Specific Gravity

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