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Hollandite and Hibonite Physical Properties


Hibonite 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   
3.84   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic   
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Distinct / Good, Prismatic   
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting   

Mohs Hardness
4-6   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16   
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19   

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Hollandite and Hibonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hollandite and Hibonite 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 Hibonite chemical formula.

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Hollandite and Hibonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hollandite and Hibonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hollandite and Hibonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hollandite is 3.84 whereas that of Hibonite is 3.84.

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