Baryte and Rhodizite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
4.3-5
3.34-3.44
Fracture
Irregular/uneven
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
8-8.5
Chemical Composition
Not Available
(K,Cs)Al 4Be 4(B,Be) 12O 28Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Baryte and Rhodizite Chemical Formula
While comparing Baryte and Rhodizite 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 Rhodizite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Rhodizite- (K,Cs)Al 4Be 4(B,Be) 12O 28Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Baryte and Rhodizite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baryte and Rhodizite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baryte and Rhodizite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baryte is 3.34-3.44 whereas that of Rhodizite is 3.34-3.44.