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Hollandite and Gahnite Physical Properties


Gahnite 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   
4.00-4.62   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic   
Conchoidal, Uneven   

Cleavage
Distinct / Good, Prismatic   
Indistinct parting on [111]   

Mohs Hardness
4-6   
7.5-8   

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

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Hollandite and Gahnite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hollandite and Gahnite 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 Gahnite chemical formula.

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Hollandite and Gahnite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hollandite and Gahnite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hollandite and Gahnite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hollandite is 4.00-4.62 whereas that of Gahnite is 4.00-4.62.

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