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Hollandite and Cryolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
5.05
2.97
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct / Good, Prismatic
None observed
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-6
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16
Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Hollandite and Cryolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hollandite and Cryolite 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 Cryolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hollandite- Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16
  • Chemical formula of Cryolite- Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Hollandite and Cryolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hollandite and Cryolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hollandite and Cryolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hollandite is 2.97 whereas that of Cryolite is 2.97.