Hollandite and Celestine Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
5.05
3.90-4.00
Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Distinct / Good, Prismatic
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}
Chemical Composition
Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16
SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Hollandite and Celestine Chemical Formula
While comparing Hollandite and Celestine 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 Celestine chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hollandite- Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16
- Chemical formula of Celestine- SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Hollandite and Celestine Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hollandite and Celestine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hollandite and Celestine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hollandite is 3.90-4.00 whereas that of Celestine is 3.90-4.00.