Hollandite and Pearl Physical Properties

Hollandite

Pearl

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

5.052.60-2.85

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Metallic

Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

Distinct / Good, Prismatic

none

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-62.5-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16

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Hollandite and Pearl Chemical Formula

While comparing Hollandite and Pearl 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 Pearl chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hollandite- Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16

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Hollandite and Pearl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hollandite and Pearl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hollandite and Pearl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hollandite is 2.60-2.85 whereas that of Pearl is 2.60-2.85.