Chrysotile and Hollandite Physical Properties

Chrysotile

Hollandite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

insoluble in water

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.51-2.63

5.05

1.5 Fracture

Fibrous

Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Distinct / Good, Prismatic

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-4.5

4-6

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16

Chrysotile and Hollandite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile and Hollandite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chemical formula of Hollandite- Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16

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Chrysotile and Hollandite Specific Gravity

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