Hollandite and Dumortierite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
5.05
  
3.26-3.41
  
Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
  
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  
Cleavage
Distinct / Good, Prismatic
  
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
  
Mohs Hardness
4-6
  
7-8.5
  
Chemical Composition
Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16
  
AlAl6O3BSi3O18
  
Hollandite and Dumortierite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hollandite and Dumortierite 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 Dumortierite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hollandite- Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16
- Chemical formula of Dumortierite- AlAl6O3BSi3O18
Hollandite and Dumortierite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hollandite and Dumortierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hollandite and Dumortierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hollandite is 3.26-3.41 whereas that of Dumortierite is 3.26-3.41.