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Hollandite and Amber Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
5.051.05-1.10
Achroite
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct / Good, Prismatic
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-62-2.5
Adamite
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16
[C,H,O]

Hollandite and Amber Chemical Formula

While comparing Hollandite and Amber 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 Amber chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hollandite- Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16
  • Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]

Hollandite and Amber Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hollandite and Amber Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hollandite and Amber Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hollandite is 1.05-1.10 whereas that of Amber is 1.05-1.10.