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Amethyst and Hollandite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
insoluble in common solvents
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65
5.05
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Distinct / Good, Prismatic
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
4-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16

Amethyst and Hollandite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amethyst 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 Amethyst and Hollandite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amethyst- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Hollandite- Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16

Amethyst and Hollandite Specific Gravity

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

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