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Hollandite and Fire Opal Physical Properties


Fire Opal and Hollandite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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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   

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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.

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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.

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