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Hollandite and Peridot Physical Properties


Peridot 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   
1.54-1.55   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic   
Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Distinct / Good, Prismatic   
Poor   

Mohs Hardness
4-6   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16   
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4   

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Hollandite and Peridot Chemical Formula

While comparing Hollandite and Peridot 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 Peridot chemical formula.

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Hollandite and Peridot Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hollandite and Peridot Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hollandite and Peridot Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hollandite is 1.54-1.55 whereas that of Peridot is 1.54-1.55.

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