Hollandite and Creedite Physical Properties

Hollandite and Creedite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hollandite and Creedite 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 Creedite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Hollandite- Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16
• Chemical formula of Creedite- Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Hollandite and Creedite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hollandite and Creedite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hollandite and Creedite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hollandite is 2.70 whereas that of Creedite is 2.70.