Hollandite and Clinozoisite Physical Properties

Hollandite

Clinozoisite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.05

3.21-3.38

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Metallic

Irregular/uneven, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Distinct / Good, Prismatic

Perfect on {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-6

6-7

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Hollandite and Clinozoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hollandite and Clinozoisite 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 Clinozoisite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hollandite- Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16
Chemical formula of Clinozoisite- Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Hollandite and Clinozoisite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hollandite and Clinozoisite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hollandite and Clinozoisite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hollandite is 3.21-3.38 whereas that of Clinozoisite is 3.21-3.38.