Alexandrite and Hollandite Physical Properties

Alexandrite

Hollandite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.69-3.815.05

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

1,1 ; 3,2.

Distinct / Good, Prismatic

1.7 Mohs Hardness

8.54-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BeAl ₂ O ₄

Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16

Alexandrite and Hollandite Chemical Formula

While comparing Alexandrite 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 Alexandrite and Hollandite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Alexandrite- BeAl ₂ O ₄
Chemical formula of Hollandite- Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16

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Alexandrite and Hollandite Specific Gravity

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