Barite and Dioptase Physical Properties
Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
4.48
3.25-3.35
Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
Perfect in three directions
Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
5
Chemical Composition
BaSO4
CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Barite and Dioptase Chemical Formula
While comparing Barite and Dioptase 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 Dioptase chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
- Chemical formula of Dioptase- CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Barite and Dioptase Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Dioptase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Dioptase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 3.25-3.35 whereas that of Dioptase is 3.25-3.35.
