Barite and Hollandite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.48
  
5.05
  
Fracture
Uneven
  
Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
  
Distinct / Good, Prismatic
  
Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
  
4-6
  
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
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.