Hollandite and Phosphosiderite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
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Solubility
Not Available
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Durability
Not Available
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Specific Gravity
5.05
2.74-2.76
Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Uneven
Cleavage
Distinct / Good, Prismatic
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct
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)
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.