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Rhodolite and Baryte Physical Properties


Baryte and Rhodolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.84   
4.3-5   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Irregular/uneven   

Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting   
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12   
Not Available   

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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.

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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.

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