×

Shigaite
Shigaite

Baryte
Baryte



ADD
Compare
X
Shigaite
X
Baryte

Shigaite and Baryte Physical Properties

Add ⊕
1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Moderately flexible
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.324.3-5
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Flexible Flexible fragments.
Irregular/uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
23-3.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Not Available

Shigaite and Baryte Chemical Formula

While comparing Shigaite 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 Shigaite and Baryte chemical formula.

    >>

Shigaite and Baryte Specific Gravity

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