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Hollandite and Magnetite Physical Properties


Magnetite and Hollandite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.05   
5.2   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic   
Uneven, Uneven, Management Team (2012), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Distinct / Good, Prismatic   
None   

Mohs Hardness
4-6   
5.5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16   
Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Hollandite and Magnetite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hollandite and Magnetite 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 Magnetite chemical formula.

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Hollandite and Magnetite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hollandite and Magnetite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hollandite and Magnetite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hollandite is 5.2 whereas that of Magnetite is 5.2.

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