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Dravite and Hollandite Physical Properties


Hollandite and Dravite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.03-3.18   
5.05   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Irregular, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
{???} Indistinct   
Distinct / Good, Prismatic   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
4-6   

Chemical Composition
Na(Mg 3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16   

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Dravite and Hollandite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dravite 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 Dravite and Hollandite chemical formula.

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Dravite and Hollandite Specific Gravity

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

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