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Hollandite and Calcite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
5.052.67-2.73
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct / Good, Prismatic
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-63
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Hollandite and Calcite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hollandite and Calcite 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 Calcite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hollandite- Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16
  • Chemical formula of Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Hollandite and Calcite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hollandite and Calcite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hollandite and Calcite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hollandite is 2.67-2.73 whereas that of Calcite is 2.67-2.73.