Hollandite and Chlorapatite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
5.05
  
3.17-3.18
  
Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
  
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Cleavage
Distinct / Good, Prismatic
  
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Mohs Hardness
4-6
  
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Chemical Composition
Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16
  
Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Hollandite and Chlorapatite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hollandite and Chlorapatite 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 Chlorapatite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hollandite- Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16
- Chemical formula of Chlorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Hollandite and Chlorapatite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hollandite and Chlorapatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hollandite and Chlorapatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hollandite is 3.17-3.18 whereas that of Chlorapatite is 3.17-3.18.