Hollandite and Barite 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
  
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
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.