Home
Gemstones


Hollandite and Marialite Physical Properties


Marialite and Hollandite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.05   
2.50   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Distinct / Good, Prismatic   
Distinct on {100} and {110}   

Mohs Hardness
4-6   
5.5-6   

Chemical Composition
Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16   
3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

Hollandite and Marialite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hollandite and Marialite 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 Marialite chemical formula.

Compare Grey Gemstones

Hollandite and Marialite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hollandite and Marialite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hollandite and Marialite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hollandite is 2.50 whereas that of Marialite is 2.50.

Grey Gemstones

Grey Gemstones


Compare Grey Gemstones