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Barite and Rossmanite Physical Properties


Rossmanite and Barite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.48   
3   

Fracture
Uneven   
Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect   
None   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
BaSO4   
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Barite and Rossmanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Rossmanite 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 Rossmanite chemical formula.

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Barite and Rossmanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Rossmanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Rossmanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 3 whereas that of Rossmanite is 3.

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