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Hollandite and Forsterite Physical Properties


Forsterite and Hollandite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
5.05   
3.23-3.26   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Distinct / Good, Prismatic   
Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}   

Mohs Hardness
4-6   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16   
Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Hollandite and Forsterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hollandite and Forsterite 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 Forsterite chemical formula.

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Hollandite and Forsterite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hollandite and Forsterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hollandite and Forsterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hollandite is 3.23-3.26 whereas that of Forsterite is 3.23-3.26.

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