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Hollandite and Papagoite Physical Properties


Papagoite 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   
3.25   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic   
Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
Distinct / Good, Prismatic   
Imperfect in one direction   

Mohs Hardness
4-6   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16   
CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Hollandite and Papagoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hollandite and Papagoite 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 Papagoite chemical formula.

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Hollandite and Papagoite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hollandite and Papagoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hollandite and Papagoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hollandite is 3.25 whereas that of Papagoite is 3.25.

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