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Hollandite and Cordierite Physical Properties


Cordierite and Hollandite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.05   
2.57-2.66   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic   
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Distinct / Good, Prismatic   
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}   

Mohs Hardness
4-6   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16   
Mg2Al4Si5O18   

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Hollandite and Cordierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hollandite and Cordierite 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 Cordierite chemical formula.

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Hollandite and Cordierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hollandite and Cordierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hollandite and Cordierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hollandite is 2.57-2.66 whereas that of Cordierite is 2.57-2.66.

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