Hollandite and Rose Quartz Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
5.05
  
2.65
  
Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
  
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
Distinct / Good, Prismatic
  
Indiscernible
  
Mohs Hardness
4-6
  
7
  
Chemical Composition
Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16
  
SiO2
  
Hollandite and Rose Quartz Chemical Formula
While comparing Hollandite and Rose Quartz 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 Rose Quartz chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hollandite- Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16
- Chemical formula of Rose Quartz- SiO2
Hollandite and Rose Quartz Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hollandite and Rose Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hollandite and Rose Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hollandite is 2.65 whereas that of Rose Quartz is 2.65.