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Lazulite and Barite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.04-3.17
4.48
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
BaSO4

Lazulite and Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lazulite and Barite 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 Lazulite and Barite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Lazulite- (Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4

Lazulite and Barite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lazulite and Barite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lazulite and Barite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lazulite is 4.48 whereas that of Barite is 4.48.