Barite and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties

Barite

Rhodochrosite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.48

3.0-3.3

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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

On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.5

3.5-4

1.8 Chemical Composition

BaSO4

MnCO₃

Barite and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Rhodochrosite 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 Rhodochrosite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO₃

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Barite and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Rhodochrosite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Rhodochrosite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 3.0-3.3 whereas that of Rhodochrosite is 3.0-3.3.