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Hollandite

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Hollandite and Alunite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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-
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5.05
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Distinct / Good, Prismatic
4-6
Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16
 
Brittle
Soluble
-
2.6-2.9
Conchoidal, Uneven
On {0001}, perfect
3.5-4
KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6

Hollandite and Alunite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hollandite and Alunite 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 Alunite chemical formula.

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Hollandite and Alunite Specific Gravity

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