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Hollandite and Brucite Physical Properties


Brucite and Hollandite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Sectile   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.05   
2.39   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic   
Irregular   

Cleavage
Distinct / Good, Prismatic   
Perfect on {0001}   

Mohs Hardness
4-6   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16   
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Hollandite and Brucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hollandite and Brucite 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 Brucite chemical formula.

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Hollandite and Brucite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hollandite and Brucite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hollandite and Brucite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hollandite is 2.39 whereas that of Brucite is 2.39.

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