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Hollandite and Ceylonite Physical Properties


Ceylonite and Hollandite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
none   

Durability
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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   

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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.

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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.

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