Hollandite and Garnet Physical Properties

Hollandite and Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Hollandite and Garnet 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 Garnet chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Hollandite- Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16
• Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.

Hollandite and Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hollandite and Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hollandite and Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hollandite is 3.55-4.33 whereas that of Garnet is 3.55-4.33.