Barite and Rhodolite Physical Properties

Barite

Rhodolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.483.84

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

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

none, may show indistinct parting

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BaSO4

(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Barite and Rhodolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Barite and Rhodolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Rhodolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Rhodolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 3.84 whereas that of Rhodolite is 3.84.