Eosphorite and Hollandite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.05-3.08
  
5.05
  
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven
  
Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
Poor on {100}
  
Distinct / Good, Prismatic
  
Mohs Hardness
5
  
4-6
  
Chemical Composition
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16
  
Eosphorite and Hollandite Chemical Formula
While comparing Eosphorite 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 Eosphorite and Hollandite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Hollandite- Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16
Eosphorite and Hollandite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Eosphorite and Hollandite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Eosphorite and Hollandite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Eosphorite is 5.05 whereas that of Hollandite is 5.05.