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Hollandite and Iolite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
5.052.6-2.7
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
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1.6 Cleavage
Distinct / Good, Prismatic
3,1
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-67-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16
Mg2Al4Si5O18

Hollandite and Iolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hollandite and Iolite 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 Iolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hollandite- Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16
  • Chemical formula of Iolite- Mg2Al4Si5O18

Hollandite and Iolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hollandite and Iolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hollandite and Iolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hollandite is 2.6-2.7 whereas that of Iolite is 2.6-2.7.