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Fayalite and Hollandite Physical Properties


Hollandite and Fayalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.392   
5.05   

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

Cleavage
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect   
Distinct / Good, Prismatic   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
4-6   

Chemical Composition
Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16   

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Fayalite and Hollandite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fayalite 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 Fayalite and Hollandite chemical formula.

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Fayalite and Hollandite Specific Gravity

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

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