Hollandite and Chalcedony Physical Properties

Hollandite

Chalcedony

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.05

2.55-2.70

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Metallic

Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann

1.6 Cleavage

Distinct / Good, Prismatic

Absent

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-6

6.5-7

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16

SiO₂

Hollandite and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Hollandite and Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hollandite- Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16
Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO₂

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Hollandite and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hollandite and Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hollandite and Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hollandite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.