Hollandite and Diamond Physical Properties

Hollandite

Diamond

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.053.50-3.53

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Metallic

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Distinct / Good, Prismatic

111 (perfect in four directions)

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-610

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16

Hollandite and Diamond Chemical Formula

While comparing Hollandite and Diamond 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 Diamond chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hollandite- Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16
Chemical formula of Diamond- C

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Hollandite and Diamond Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hollandite and Diamond Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hollandite and Diamond Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hollandite is 3.50-3.53 whereas that of Diamond is 3.50-3.53.