Hollandite and Diopside Physical Properties

Hollandite

Diopside

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.053.22-3.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Metallic

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

1.6 Cleavage

Distinct / Good, Prismatic

Distinct/good on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-65-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

CaMgSi₂O₆

Hollandite and Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Hollandite and Diopside 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 Diopside chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hollandite- Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16
Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi₂O₆

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Hollandite and Diopside Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hollandite and Diopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hollandite and Diopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hollandite is 3.22-3.40 whereas that of Diopside is 3.22-3.40.