Forsterite and Hollandite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.23-3.26
  
5.05
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}
  
Distinct / Good, Prismatic
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
4-6
  
Chemical Composition
Mg 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16
  
Forsterite and Hollandite Chemical Formula
While comparing Forsterite 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 Forsterite and Hollandite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Forsterite- Mg 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Hollandite- Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16
Forsterite and Hollandite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Forsterite and Hollandite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Forsterite and Hollandite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Forsterite is 5.05 whereas that of Hollandite is 5.05.