Hollandite and Jade Physical Properties

Hollandite

Jade

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.052.90-3.38

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Metallic

Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery

1.6 Cleavage

Distinct / Good, Prismatic

1 or 2,2 prismatic.

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-66-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16

Nephrite: Ca₂(Mg,Fe)₅Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂ Jadeite: NaAlSi₂O₆

Hollandite and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Hollandite and Jade 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 Jade chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hollandite- Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16
Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca₂(Mg,Fe)₅Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂ Jadeite: NaAlSi₂O₆

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Hollandite and Jade Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hollandite and Jade Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hollandite and Jade Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hollandite is 2.90-3.38 whereas that of Jade is 2.90-3.38.