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Barite and Cuprite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
4.485.85-6.15
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal, Metallic, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.53.5-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
BaSO4
Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Barite and Cuprite Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Cuprite 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 Cuprite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
  • Chemical formula of Cuprite- Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Barite and Cuprite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Cuprite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Cuprite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 5.85-6.15 whereas that of Cuprite is 5.85-6.15.