Barite and Hollandite Physical Properties

Barite

Hollandite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.485.05

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect

Distinct / Good, Prismatic

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.54-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BaSO4

Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16

Barite and Hollandite Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite and Hollandite 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 Barite and Hollandite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
Chemical formula of Hollandite- Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16

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Barite and Hollandite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Hollandite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Hollandite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 5.05 whereas that of Hollandite is 5.05.