Ceylonite and Hollandite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
none
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.63-3.9
  
5.05
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
Indistinct
  
Distinct / Good, Prismatic
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
  
4-6
  
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
  
Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16
  
Ceylonite and Hollandite Chemical Formula
While comparing Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite and Hollandite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Ceylonite- (Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Hollandite- Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16
Ceylonite and Hollandite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ceylonite and Hollandite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ceylonite and Hollandite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ceylonite is 5.05 whereas that of Hollandite is 5.05.