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Hollandite and Ettringite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Partially soluble in water
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
5.05
1.77
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct / Good, Prismatic
Perfect on {10 1 0}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-6
2-2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16
Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Hollandite and Ettringite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hollandite and Ettringite 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 Ettringite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hollandite- Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16
  • Chemical formula of Ettringite- Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Hollandite and Ettringite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hollandite and Ettringite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hollandite and Ettringite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hollandite is 1.77 whereas that of Ettringite is 1.77.