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Hollandite and Narsarsukite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
5.05
2.72-2.83
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct / Good, Prismatic
Good on {100} and {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-6
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16
Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Hollandite and Narsarsukite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hollandite and Narsarsukite 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 Narsarsukite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hollandite- Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16
  • Chemical formula of Narsarsukite- Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Hollandite and Narsarsukite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hollandite and Narsarsukite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hollandite and Narsarsukite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hollandite is 2.72-2.83 whereas that of Narsarsukite is 2.72-2.83.