Rossmanite and Barite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
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
  
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.
- Chemical formula of Rossmanite- ◻(LiAl 2)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
- Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
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.