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Hollandite and Moroxite Physical Properties


Moroxite and Hollandite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
5.05   
3.13-3.26   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Distinct / Good, Prismatic   
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Mohs Hardness
4-6   
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Chemical Composition
Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16   
Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Hollandite and Moroxite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hollandite and Moroxite 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 Moroxite chemical formula.

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Hollandite and Moroxite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hollandite and Moroxite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hollandite and Moroxite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hollandite is 3.13-3.26 whereas that of Moroxite is 3.13-3.26.

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