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Hollandite and Sapphire Physical Properties


Sapphire and Hollandite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.05   
3.95-4.03   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
Distinct / Good, Prismatic   
None, but may exhibit parting   

Mohs Hardness
4-6   
9   

Chemical Composition
Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16   
Al 2 O 3   

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Hollandite and Sapphire Chemical Formula

While comparing Hollandite and Sapphire 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 Sapphire chemical formula.

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Hollandite and Sapphire Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hollandite and Sapphire Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hollandite and Sapphire Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hollandite is 3.95-4.03 whereas that of Sapphire is 3.95-4.03.

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