Baryte and Rhodolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
4.3-5
  
3.84
  
Fracture
Irregular/uneven
  
Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
  
none, may show indistinct parting
  
Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
  
7-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
Not Available
  
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
  
Baryte and Rhodolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Baryte 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 Baryte and Rhodolite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
Baryte and Rhodolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baryte and Rhodolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baryte and Rhodolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baryte is 3.84 whereas that of Rhodolite is 3.84.