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Hollandite and Cryolite Physical Properties


Cryolite and Hollandite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.05   
2.97   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic   
Uneven   

Cleavage
Distinct / Good, Prismatic   
None observed   

Mohs Hardness
4-6   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16   
Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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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.

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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.

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