Amber and Hollandite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
1.05-1.10
  
5.05
  
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
None
  
Distinct / Good, Prismatic
  
Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
  
4-6
  
Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]
  
Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16
  
Amber and Hollandite Chemical Formula
While comparing Amber 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 Amber and Hollandite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]
- Chemical formula of Hollandite- Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16
Amber and Hollandite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amber and Hollandite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amber and Hollandite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amber is 5.05 whereas that of Hollandite is 5.05.
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