Barite and Cuprite Physical Properties

Barite

Cuprite

Add ⊕

1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.485.85-6.15

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

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BaSO4

Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , 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 OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Compare Gems for Aquarius

Barite Vs Fluorite

Barite Vs Hematite

Barite Vs Garnet

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.