Hollandite and Citrine Physical Properties

Hollandite

Citrine

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.052.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Metallic

ConchoidalMichael OâDonoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

Distinct / Good, Prismatic

Indiscernible

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-67

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

SiO₂

Hollandite and Citrine Chemical Formula

While comparing Hollandite and Citrine 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 Citrine chemical formula.

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

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Hollandite and Citrine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hollandite and Citrine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hollandite and Citrine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hollandite is 2.65 whereas that of Citrine is 2.65.