Hollandite and Musgravite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
5.05
  
3.62-3.68
  
Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
  
Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
Distinct / Good, Prismatic
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
4-6
  
8-8.5
  
Chemical Composition
Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16
  
(Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Hollandite and Musgravite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hollandite and Musgravite 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 Musgravite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hollandite- Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16
- Chemical formula of Musgravite- (Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Hollandite and Musgravite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hollandite and Musgravite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hollandite and Musgravite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hollandite is 3.62-3.68 whereas that of Musgravite is 3.62-3.68.