Baryte and Chondrodite Physical Properties

Baryte and Chondrodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Baryte and Chondrodite 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 Baryte and Chondrodite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Baryte- BaSO4
• Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Baryte and Chondrodite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baryte and Chondrodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baryte and Chondrodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baryte is 3.10-3.20 whereas that of Chondrodite is 3.10-3.20.