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Hollandite and Clinochlore Physical Properties


Clinochlore and Hollandite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
5.05   
2.60-3.02   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic   
Uneven   

Cleavage
Distinct / Good, Prismatic   
{001} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
4-6   
2-2.5   

Chemical Composition
Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16   
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Hollandite and Clinochlore Chemical Formula

While comparing Hollandite and Clinochlore 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 Clinochlore chemical formula.

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Hollandite and Clinochlore Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hollandite and Clinochlore Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hollandite and Clinochlore Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hollandite is 2.60-3.02 whereas that of Clinochlore is 2.60-3.02.

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