Hackmanite and Hollandite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Not Available
  
Solubility
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Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.27-2.33
  
5.05
  
Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Distinct / Good, Prismatic
  
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
  
4-6
  
Chemical Composition
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16
  
Hackmanite and Hollandite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hackmanite 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 Hackmanite and Hollandite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hackmanite- Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Hollandite- Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16
Hackmanite and Hollandite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hackmanite and Hollandite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hackmanite and Hollandite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hackmanite is 5.05 whereas that of Hollandite is 5.05.