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Hollandite and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties


Pyrophyllite 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   
2.65-2.90   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic   
Gemstones (2009), Flexible Flexible fragments.   

Cleavage
Distinct / Good, Prismatic   
{001} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
4-6   
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Chemical Composition
Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16   
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Hollandite and Pyrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hollandite and Pyrophyllite 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 Pyrophyllite chemical formula.

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Hollandite and Pyrophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hollandite and Pyrophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hollandite and Pyrophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hollandite is 2.65-2.90 whereas that of Pyrophyllite is 2.65-2.90.

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