Hollandite and Jade Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
5.05
  
2.90-3.38
  
Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
  
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
  
Cleavage
Distinct / Good, Prismatic
  
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
  
Mohs Hardness
4-6
  
6-7
  
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
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.