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Hollandite and Baryte Physical Properties


Baryte and Hollandite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.05   
4.3-5   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic   
Irregular/uneven   

Cleavage
Distinct / Good, Prismatic   
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect   

Mohs Hardness
4-6   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16   
Not Available   

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Hollandite and Baryte Chemical Formula

While comparing Hollandite and Baryte 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 chemical formula.

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Hollandite and Baryte Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hollandite and Baryte Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hollandite and Baryte Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hollandite is 4.3-5 whereas that of Baryte is 4.3-5.

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