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Garnet and Hollandite Physical Properties


Hollandite and Garnet Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.55-4.33   
5.05   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven   
Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
Indistinct   
Distinct / Good, Prismatic   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5   
4-6   

Chemical Composition
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.   
Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16   

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Garnet and Hollandite Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet 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 Garnet and Hollandite chemical formula.

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Garnet and Hollandite Specific Gravity

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

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