Hollandite and Shattuckite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
5.05
3.80-4.15
Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Distinct / Good, Prismatic
perfect along [010] and [100]
Chemical Composition
Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16
Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Hollandite and Shattuckite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hollandite and Shattuckite 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 Shattuckite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hollandite- Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16
- Chemical formula of Shattuckite- Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Hollandite and Shattuckite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hollandite and Shattuckite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hollandite and Shattuckite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hollandite is 3.80-4.15 whereas that of Shattuckite is 3.80-4.15.