Barite and Azurmalachite Physical Properties

Barite

Azurmalachite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.48

3.70-3.95

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

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1.6 Cleavage

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

1,1 basal.

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.5

3.5-4

1.8 Chemical Composition

BaSO4

(Cu) 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2 + Cu 2(CO 3)(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Barite and Azurmalachite Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Azurmalachite 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 Azurmalachite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
Chemical formula of Azurmalachite- (Cu) 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2 + Cu 2(CO 3)(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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Barite and Azurmalachite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Azurmalachite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Azurmalachite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 3.70-3.95 whereas that of Azurmalachite is 3.70-3.95.