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Baryte
Baryte

Chrysocolla
Chrysocolla



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Baryte and Chrysocolla Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

Soluble
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

4.3-52.00-2.45
1 7.18
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Fracture

Irregular/uneven
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal

Cleavage

Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
none

Mohs Hardness

3-3.52-4
2 10
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Chemical Composition

BaSO4
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4

Baryte and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula

While comparing Baryte and Chrysocolla 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 Baryte and Chrysocolla chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Baryte- BaSO4
  • Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4

Baryte and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baryte and Chrysocolla Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baryte and Chrysocolla Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baryte is 2.00-2.45 whereas that of Chrysocolla is 2.00-2.45.