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Hollandite and Sunstone Physical Properties


Sunstone and Hollandite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
5.05   
2.62-2.65   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic   
Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Distinct / Good, Prismatic   
001   

Mohs Hardness
4-6   
6   

Chemical Composition
Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16   
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8   

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Hollandite and Sunstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Hollandite and Sunstone 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 Sunstone chemical formula.

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Hollandite and Sunstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hollandite and Sunstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hollandite and Sunstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hollandite is 2.62-2.65 whereas that of Sunstone is 2.62-2.65.

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