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Barite and Amazonite Physical Properties


Amazonite and Barite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.48   
2.55-2.57   

Fracture
Uneven   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect   
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
BaSO4   
KAlSi3O8   

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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.

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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.

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