Hollandite and Chondrodite Physical Properties

Hollandite

Chondrodite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.053.10-3.20

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Metallic

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Distinct / Good, Prismatic

Poor to good on (001)

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-66-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Hollandite and Chondrodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hollandite and Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hollandite- Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16
Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Hollandite and Chondrodite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hollandite and Chondrodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hollandite and Chondrodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hollandite is 3.10-3.20 whereas that of Chondrodite is 3.10-3.20.