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Turquoise and Baryte Physical Properties


Baryte and Turquoise Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90   
4.3-5   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   
Irregular/uneven   

Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A   
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O   
Not Available   

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Turquoise and Baryte Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise and Baryte 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 Turquoise and Baryte chemical formula.

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Turquoise and Baryte Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Baryte Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Baryte Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 4.3-5 whereas that of Baryte is 4.3-5.

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