Hollandite and Moissanite Physical Properties

Hollandite

Moissanite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

none

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.053.17-3.24

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Metallic

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

1.6 Cleavage

Distinct / Good, Prismatic

(0001) indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-69-9.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16

SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Hollandite and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hollandite and Moissanite 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 Moissanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hollandite- Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16
Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Hollandite and Moissanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hollandite and Moissanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hollandite and Moissanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hollandite is 3.17-3.24 whereas that of Moissanite is 3.17-3.24.