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Rossmanite and Barite Physical Properties


Barite and Rossmanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3   
4.48   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic   
Uneven   

Cleavage
None   
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
◻(LiAl 2)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
BaSO4   

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Rossmanite and Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rossmanite 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 Rossmanite and Barite chemical formula.

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Rossmanite and Barite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rossmanite and Barite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rossmanite and Barite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rossmanite is 4.48 whereas that of Barite is 4.48.

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