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Hollandite and Lawsonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
5.05
3.09
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct / Good, Prismatic
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-6
8
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16
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Hollandite and Lawsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hollandite and Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hollandite- Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16
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Hollandite and Lawsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hollandite and Lawsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hollandite and Lawsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hollandite is 3.09 whereas that of Lawsonite is 3.09.