Hollandite and Enstatite Physical Properties

Hollandite

Enstatite

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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

5.053.20-3.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Metallic

Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

Distinct / Good, Prismatic

Good/distinct on [210]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-65.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Hollandite and Enstatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hollandite and Enstatite 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 Enstatite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hollandite- Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16
Chemical formula of Enstatite- Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Hollandite and Enstatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hollandite and Enstatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hollandite and Enstatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hollandite is 3.20-3.25 whereas that of Enstatite is 3.20-3.25.