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Hollandite and Riebeckite Physical Properties


Riebeckite and Hollandite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.05   
3.28-3.44   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic   
Uneven, Splintery, Brittle   

Cleavage
Distinct / Good, Prismatic   
Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}   

Mohs Hardness
4-6   
5.0-6.0   

Chemical Composition
Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16   
Not Available   

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Hollandite and Riebeckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hollandite and Riebeckite 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 Riebeckite chemical formula.

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Hollandite and Riebeckite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hollandite and Riebeckite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hollandite and Riebeckite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hollandite is 3.28-3.44 whereas that of Riebeckite is 3.28-3.44.

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