Fuchsite and Hollandite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.77-2.88
  
5.05
  
Fracture
Uneven
  
Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
Perfect basal
  
Distinct / Good, Prismatic
  
Mohs Hardness
2.5
  
4-6
  
Chemical Composition
K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16
  
Fuchsite and Hollandite Chemical Formula
While comparing Fuchsite 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 Fuchsite and Hollandite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Fuchsite- K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
- Chemical formula of Hollandite- Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16
Fuchsite and Hollandite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fuchsite and Hollandite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fuchsite and Hollandite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fuchsite is 5.05 whereas that of Hollandite is 5.05.