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Hollandite and Rosasite Physical Properties


Rosasite and Hollandite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Effervesces in cold   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.05   
4-4.2   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic   
Splintery   

Cleavage
Distinct / Good, Prismatic   
Perfect on {100} and {010}   

Mohs Hardness
4-6   
4   

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

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Hollandite and Rosasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hollandite and Rosasite 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 Rosasite chemical formula.

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Hollandite and Rosasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hollandite and Rosasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hollandite and Rosasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hollandite is 4-4.2 whereas that of Rosasite is 4-4.2.

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