Hollandite and Narsarsukite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
5.05
  
2.72-2.83
  
Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
  
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
  
Cleavage
Distinct / Good, Prismatic
  
Good on {100} and {110}
  
Mohs Hardness
4-6
  
6-7
  
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.