Rhodolite and Barite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.84
  
4.48
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
Uneven
  
Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting
  
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
  
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
  
3-3.5
  
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
  
BaSO4
  
Rhodolite and Barite Chemical Formula
While comparing Rhodolite and Barite 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 Rhodolite and Barite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
- Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
Rhodolite and Barite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodolite and Barite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodolite and Barite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodolite is 4.48 whereas that of Barite is 4.48.