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Hollandite and Glaucophane Physical Properties


Glaucophane 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   
3-3.15   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic   
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Distinct / Good, Prismatic   
Good on [110] and on [001]   

Mohs Hardness
4-6   
6.0-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16   
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2   

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Hollandite and Glaucophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Hollandite and Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane chemical formula.

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Hollandite and Glaucophane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hollandite and Glaucophane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hollandite and Glaucophane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hollandite is 3-3.15 whereas that of Glaucophane is 3-3.15.

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