Hollandite and Grossular Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
5.05
  
3.55-3.73
  
Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
  
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Distinct / Good, Prismatic
  
none
  
Mohs Hardness
4-6
  
7-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16
  
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Hollandite and Grossular Chemical Formula
While comparing Hollandite and Grossular 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 Grossular chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hollandite- Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16
- Chemical formula of Grossular- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Hollandite and Grossular Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hollandite and Grossular Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hollandite and Grossular Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hollandite is 3.55-3.73 whereas that of Grossular is 3.55-3.73.