Hollandite and Cuprite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
5.05
5.85-6.15
Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Metallic, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Distinct / Good, Prismatic
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons
Chemical Composition
Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16
Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Hollandite and Cuprite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hollandite and Cuprite 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 Cuprite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hollandite- Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16
- Chemical formula of Cuprite- Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Hollandite and Cuprite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hollandite and Cuprite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hollandite and Cuprite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hollandite is 5.85-6.15 whereas that of Cuprite is 5.85-6.15.