Barite and Azurite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
4.48
3.70-3.90
Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
Perfect on {011}, fair on {100}, poor on {110}
Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
3.5-4
Chemical Composition
BaSO4
Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Barite and Azurite Chemical Formula
While comparing Barite and Azurite 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 Azurite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
- Chemical formula of Azurite- Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Barite and Azurite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Azurite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Azurite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 3.70-3.90 whereas that of Azurite is 3.70-3.90.