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Hollandite and Barite Physical Properties


Barite and Hollandite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
5.05   
4.48   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic   
Uneven   

Cleavage
Distinct / Good, Prismatic   
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect   

Mohs Hardness
4-6   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16   
BaSO4   

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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.

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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.

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