Hollandite and Crocoite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
5.05
  
5.90-6.10
  
Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
  
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), (e.g. graphite).
  
Cleavage
Distinct / Good, Prismatic
  
{110} Distinct, {001} Indistinct, {100} Indistinct
  
Mohs Hardness
4-6
  
2.5-3
  
Chemical Composition
Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16
  
PbCrO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Hollandite and Crocoite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hollandite and Crocoite 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 Crocoite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hollandite- Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16
- Chemical formula of Crocoite- PbCrO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Hollandite and Crocoite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hollandite and Crocoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hollandite and Crocoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hollandite is 5.90-6.10 whereas that of Crocoite is 5.90-6.10.