Hollandite and Morion Physical Properties

Hollandite

Morion

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.052.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Metallic

ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

Distinct / Good, Prismatic

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-6Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Hollandite and Morion Chemical Formula

While comparing Hollandite and Morion 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 Morion chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hollandite- Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16
Chemical formula of Morion- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Hollandite and Morion Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hollandite and Morion Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hollandite and Morion Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hollandite is 2.65 whereas that of Morion is 2.65.