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Franklinite and Hollandite Physical Properties


Hollandite and Franklinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
5.05-5.22   
5.05   

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

Cleavage
None   
Distinct / Good, Prismatic   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
4-6   

Chemical Composition
(Zn,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ )(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16   

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Franklinite and Hollandite Chemical Formula

While comparing Franklinite 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 Franklinite and Hollandite chemical formula.

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Franklinite and Hollandite Specific Gravity

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

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