Rhodochrosite and Baryte Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.0-3.3
  
4.3-5
  
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle
  
Irregular/uneven
  
Cleavage
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
  
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
  
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
  
3-3.5
  
Chemical Composition
MnCO3
  
Not Available
  
Rhodochrosite and Baryte Chemical Formula
While comparing Rhodochrosite and Baryte 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 Rhodochrosite and Baryte chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO3
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Rhodochrosite and Baryte Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodochrosite and Baryte Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodochrosite and Baryte Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodochrosite is 4.3-5 whereas that of Baryte is 4.3-5.