Hollandite and Fire Opal Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
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Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
5.05
  
1.97-2.22
  
Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
  
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
Distinct / Good, Prismatic
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
4-6
  
6-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16
  
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  
Hollandite and Fire Opal Chemical Formula
While comparing Hollandite and Fire Opal 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 Fire Opal chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hollandite- Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16
- Chemical formula of Fire Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Hollandite and Fire Opal Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hollandite and Fire Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hollandite and Fire Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hollandite is 1.97-2.22 whereas that of Fire Opal is 1.97-2.22.