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Hollandite and Lawsonite Physical Properties


Lawsonite and Hollandite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Brittle   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.05   
3.09   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic   
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven   

Cleavage
Distinct / Good, Prismatic   
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}   

Mohs Hardness
4-6   
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.

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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.

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