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Rhodolite and Baryte Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.84
4.3-5
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Irregular/uneven
1.6 Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
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Rhodolite and Baryte Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite and Baryte chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
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Rhodolite and Baryte Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodolite and Baryte Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodolite and Baryte Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodolite is 4.3-5 whereas that of Baryte is 4.3-5.