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Alabaster and Hollandite Physical Properties


Hollandite and Alabaster Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.30   
5.05   

Fracture
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Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Distinct / Good, Prismatic   

Mohs Hardness
2   
4-6   

Chemical Composition
CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16   

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Alabaster and Hollandite Chemical Formula

While comparing Alabaster and Hollandite 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 Alabaster and Hollandite chemical formula.

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Alabaster and Hollandite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alabaster and Hollandite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alabaster and Hollandite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alabaster is 5.05 whereas that of Hollandite is 5.05.

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