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Hollandite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Sylvite and Hollandite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.05   
1.993   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic   
Uneven, Brittle   

Cleavage
Distinct / Good, Prismatic   
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]   

Mohs Hardness
4-6   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16   
Not Available   

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Hollandite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hollandite and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.

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Hollandite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hollandite and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hollandite and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hollandite is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.

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