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Hollandite and Caledonite Physical Properties


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Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.05   
5.6-5.76   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic   
Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

Cleavage
Distinct / Good, Prismatic   
[001] perfect; [100] distinct   

Mohs Hardness
4-6   
2.5-3   

Chemical Composition
Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16   
Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Hollandite and Caledonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hollandite and Caledonite 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 Caledonite chemical formula.

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Hollandite and Caledonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hollandite and Caledonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hollandite and Caledonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hollandite is 5.6-5.76 whereas that of Caledonite is 5.6-5.76.

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