Hollandite and Scorzalite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
5.05
  
3.31
  
Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
  
Uneven
  
Cleavage
Distinct / Good, Prismatic
  
{110} Good
  
Mohs Hardness
4-6
  
5.5-6
  
Chemical Composition
Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16
  
(Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Hollandite and Scorzalite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hollandite and Scorzalite 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 Scorzalite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hollandite- Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16
- Chemical formula of Scorzalite- (Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Hollandite and Scorzalite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hollandite and Scorzalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hollandite and Scorzalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hollandite is 3.31 whereas that of Scorzalite is 3.31.