Hollandite and Mimetite Physical Properties
Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
5.05
7.10
Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Cleavage
Distinct / Good, Prismatic
[10 1 1] Imperfect
Mohs Hardness
4-6
3.5
Chemical Composition
Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16
Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Hollandite and Mimetite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hollandite and Mimetite 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 Mimetite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hollandite- Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16
- Chemical formula of Mimetite- Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Hollandite and Mimetite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hollandite and Mimetite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hollandite and Mimetite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hollandite is 7.10 whereas that of Mimetite is 7.10.
