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Hollandite and Amazonite Physical Properties


Amazonite 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   
2.55-2.57   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
Distinct / Good, Prismatic   
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal   

Mohs Hardness
4-6   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16   
KAlSi3O8   

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Hollandite and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hollandite and Amazonite 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 Amazonite chemical formula.

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Hollandite and Amazonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hollandite and Amazonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hollandite and Amazonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hollandite is 2.55-2.57 whereas that of Amazonite is 2.55-2.57.

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