Rossmanite and Baryte Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Soluble
  
Durability
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Specific Gravity
3
  
4.3-5
  
Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
  
Irregular/uneven
  
Cleavage
None
  
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} 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)
  
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Rossmanite and Baryte Chemical Formula
While comparing Rossmanite 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 Rossmanite and Baryte chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Rossmanite- ◻(LiAl 2)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
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Rossmanite and Baryte Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rossmanite and Baryte Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rossmanite and Baryte Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rossmanite is 4.3-5 whereas that of Baryte is 4.3-5.