Barite and Turquoise Physical Properties

Barite

Turquoise

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.48

2.30-2.90

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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

Good to perfect_usually N/A

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.5

5-6

1.8 Chemical Composition

BaSO4

CuAl₆(PO₄)₄(OH)₈ • 4H₂O

Barite and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Turquoise 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 Turquoise chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl₆(PO₄)₄(OH)₈ • 4H₂O

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Barite and Turquoise Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Turquoise Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Turquoise Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 2.30-2.90 whereas that of Turquoise is 2.30-2.90.