Hollandite and Marialite 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)
  
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.
- Chemical formula of Hollandite- Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16
- Chemical formula of Marialite- 3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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.