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Almandine and Hollandite Physical Properties


Hollandite and Almandine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.95-4.30   
5.05   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal   
Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
none   
Distinct / Good, Prismatic   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
4-6   

Chemical Composition
Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16   

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Almandine and Hollandite Chemical Formula

While comparing Almandine 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 Almandine and Hollandite chemical formula.

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Almandine and Hollandite Specific Gravity

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

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