Hollandite and Chrysocolla Physical Properties

Hollandite

Chrysocolla

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.052.00-2.45

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Metallic

Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Distinct / Good, Prismatic

none

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-62-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Cu₂H₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄

Hollandite and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula

While comparing Hollandite and Chrysocolla 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 Chrysocolla chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hollandite- Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16
Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu₂H₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄

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Hollandite and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hollandite and Chrysocolla Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hollandite and Chrysocolla Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hollandite is 2.00-2.45 whereas that of Chrysocolla is 2.00-2.45.