Chrysotile and Hollandite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
insoluble in water
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.51-2.63
  
5.05
  
Fracture
Fibrous
  
Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Distinct / Good, Prismatic
  
Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.5
  
4-6
  
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
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.