Hollandite and Ceylonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
none
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
5.05
  
3.63-3.9
  
Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
  
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
Distinct / Good, Prismatic
  
Indistinct
  
Mohs Hardness
4-6
  
7.5-8
  
Chemical Composition
Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16
  
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
  
Hollandite and Ceylonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hollandite and Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hollandite- Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16
- Chemical formula of Ceylonite- (Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
Hollandite and Ceylonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hollandite and Ceylonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hollandite and Ceylonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hollandite is 3.63-3.9 whereas that of Ceylonite is 3.63-3.9.