Barite and Malachite Physical Properties

Barite

Malachite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.48

3.25-4.10

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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

Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.5

3.5-4

1.8 Chemical Composition

BaSO4

Cu₂CO₃(OH)₂

Barite and Malachite Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Malachite 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 Malachite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu₂CO₃(OH)₂

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Barite and Malachite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Malachite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Malachite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 3.25-4.10 whereas that of Malachite is 3.25-4.10.