Amazonite and Baryte Barite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
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Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57
4.43-4.46
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
Not Available
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
3-3.5
Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
BaSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Amazonite and Baryte Barite Chemical Formula
While comparing Amazonite and Baryte 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 Amazonite and Baryte Barite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
- Chemical formula of Baryte Barite- BaSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Amazonite and Baryte Barite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Baryte Barite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Baryte Barite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 4.43-4.46 whereas that of Baryte Barite is 4.43-4.46.