Hollandite and Fibrolite Physical Properties

Hollandite and Fibrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hollandite and Fibrolite 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 Fibrolite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Hollandite- Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16
• Chemical formula of Fibrolite- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Hollandite and Fibrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hollandite and Fibrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hollandite and Fibrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hollandite is 3.14-3.25 whereas that of Fibrolite is 3.14-3.25.