Hollandite and Moissanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
none
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
5.05
  
3.17-3.24
  
Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
  
Cleavage
Distinct / Good, Prismatic
  
(0001) indistinct
  
Mohs Hardness
4-6
  
9-9.5
  
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)
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.