Hollandite and Phosphosiderite Physical Properties

Hollandite

Phosphosiderite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.052.74-2.76

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Metallic

UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Distinct / Good, Prismatic

{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-63.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Hollandite and Phosphosiderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hollandite and Phosphosiderite 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 Phosphosiderite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hollandite- Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16
Chemical formula of Phosphosiderite- Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

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Hollandite and Phosphosiderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hollandite and Phosphosiderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hollandite and Phosphosiderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hollandite is 2.74-2.76 whereas that of Phosphosiderite is 2.74-2.76.