Hollandite and Kunzite Physical Properties

Hollandite

Kunzite

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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

5.053.15-3.21

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Metallic

Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

Distinct / Good, Prismatic

1,2 prismatic

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-66-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

LiAlSi₂O₆

Hollandite and Kunzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hollandite and Kunzite 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 Kunzite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hollandite- Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16
Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi₂O₆

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Hollandite and Kunzite Specific Gravity

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