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Hollandite and Hemimorphite Physical Properties


Hemimorphite and Hollandite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.05   
3.30-3.50   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Distinct / Good, Prismatic   
Perfect on {110}, poor on {101}, {001} rare   

Mohs Hardness
4-6   
5   

Chemical Composition
Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16   
Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Hollandite and Hemimorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hollandite and Hemimorphite 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 Hemimorphite chemical formula.

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Hollandite and Hemimorphite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hollandite and Hemimorphite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hollandite and Hemimorphite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hollandite is 3.30-3.50 whereas that of Hemimorphite is 3.30-3.50.

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