Hollandite and Anglesite Physical Properties

Hollandite and Anglesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hollandite and Anglesite 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 Anglesite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Hollandite- Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16
• Chemical formula of Anglesite- PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Hollandite and Anglesite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hollandite and Anglesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hollandite and Anglesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hollandite is 6.30-6.39 whereas that of Anglesite is 6.30-6.39.