Hollandite and Barite Physical Properties

Hollandite

Barite

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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

5.054.48

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Metallic

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Distinct / Good, Prismatic

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-63-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

BaSO4

Hollandite and Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hollandite 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 Hollandite and Barite chemical formula.

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

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Hollandite and Barite Specific Gravity

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