Hollandite and Enstatite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
5.05
3.20-3.25
Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
Distinct / Good, Prismatic
Good/distinct on [210]
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
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.