Aquamarine and Hollandite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.66-2.80
  
5.05
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
3,1 basal
  
Distinct / Good, Prismatic
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
  
4-6
  
Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
  
Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16
  
Aquamarine and Hollandite Chemical Formula
While comparing Aquamarine 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 Aquamarine and Hollandite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be3Al2SiO6
- Chemical formula of Hollandite- Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16
Aquamarine and Hollandite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aquamarine and Hollandite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aquamarine and Hollandite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aquamarine is 5.05 whereas that of Hollandite is 5.05.