Barite and Amazonite Physical Properties

Barite

Amazonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

4.48

2.55-2.57

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

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

2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.5

6-6.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

BaSO4

KAlSi₃O₈

Barite and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Amazonite 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 Barite and Amazonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi₃O₈

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Barite and Amazonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Amazonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Amazonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 2.55-2.57 whereas that of Amazonite is 2.55-2.57.