Hollandite and Baddeleyite Physical Properties

Hollandite

Baddeleyite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.055.5-6.0

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Metallic

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

1.6 Cleavage

Distinct / Good, Prismatic

{001} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-66.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16

ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Hollandite and Baddeleyite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hollandite and Baddeleyite 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 Baddeleyite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hollandite- Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16
Chemical formula of Baddeleyite- ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Hollandite and Baddeleyite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hollandite and Baddeleyite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hollandite and Baddeleyite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hollandite is 5.5-6.0 whereas that of Baddeleyite is 5.5-6.0.