Hollandite and Baryte Barite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
5.05
  
4.43-4.46
  
Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
  
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
Distinct / Good, Prismatic
  
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Mohs Hardness
4-6
  
3-3.5
  
Chemical Composition
Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16
  
BaSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Hollandite and Baryte Barite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hollandite and Baryte 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 Baryte Barite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hollandite- Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16
- Chemical formula of Baryte Barite- BaSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Hollandite and Baryte Barite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hollandite and Baryte Barite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hollandite and Baryte Barite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hollandite is 4.43-4.46 whereas that of Baryte Barite is 4.43-4.46.