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Barite and Turquoise Physical Properties


Turquoise and Barite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.48  
2.30-2.90  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect  
Good to perfect_usually N/A  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
BaSO4  
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O  

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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.

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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.

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