Hollandite and Elbaite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
5.05
2.90-3.10
Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Distinct / Good, Prismatic
Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}
Chemical Composition
Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16
Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
Hollandite and Elbaite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hollandite and Elbaite 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 Elbaite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hollandite- Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16
- Chemical formula of Elbaite- Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
Hollandite and Elbaite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hollandite and Elbaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hollandite and Elbaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hollandite is 2.90-3.10 whereas that of Elbaite is 2.90-3.10.