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Azurite and Barite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.70-3.904.48
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {011}, fair on {100}, poor on {110}
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-43-3.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
BaSO4

Azurite and Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Azurite 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 Azurite and Barite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Azurite- Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4

Azurite and Barite Specific Gravity

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