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Hollandite and Nephrite Physical Properties


Nephrite and Hollandite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.05   
2.90-3.10   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic   
Splintery, Granular, Splintery, Granular, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Distinct / Good, Prismatic   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
4-6   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16   
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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Hollandite and Nephrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hollandite and Nephrite 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 Nephrite chemical formula.

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Hollandite and Nephrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hollandite and Nephrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hollandite and Nephrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hollandite is 2.90-3.10 whereas that of Nephrite is 2.90-3.10.

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