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Hollandite and Hiddenite Physical Properties


Hiddenite 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   
3.15-3.21   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic   
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Distinct / Good, Prismatic   
1,2 prismatic   

Mohs Hardness
4-6   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16   
LiAlSi2O6   

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Hollandite and Hiddenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hollandite and Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite chemical formula.

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Hollandite and Hiddenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hollandite and Hiddenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hollandite and Hiddenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hollandite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Hiddenite is 3.15-3.21.

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