Hollandite and Friedelite Physical Properties

Hollandite and Friedelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hollandite and Friedelite 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 Friedelite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Hollandite- Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16
• Chemical formula of Friedelite- Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Hollandite and Friedelite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hollandite and Friedelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hollandite and Friedelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hollandite is 3.06-3.19 whereas that of Friedelite is 3.06-3.19.