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Hollandite and Almandine Physical Properties


Almandine and Hollandite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
5.05   
3.95-4.30   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic   
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Distinct / Good, Prismatic   
none   

Mohs Hardness
4-6   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16   
Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Hollandite and Almandine Chemical Formula

While comparing Hollandite and Almandine 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 Hollandite and Almandine chemical formula.

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Hollandite and Almandine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hollandite and Almandine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hollandite and Almandine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hollandite is 3.95-4.30 whereas that of Almandine is 3.95-4.30.

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