Barite and Azurmalachite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
4.48
3.70-3.95
Fracture
Uneven
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
1,1 basal.
Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
3.5-4
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)
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.