Hollandite and Baryte Physical Properties
Tenacity
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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
  
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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.
- Chemical formula of Hollandite- Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16
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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.