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Hollandite and Tanzanite Physical Properties


Tanzanite and Hollandite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Hard   

Specific Gravity
5.05   
3.35   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic   
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Distinct / Good, Prismatic   
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}   

Mohs Hardness
4-6   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16   
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   

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Hollandite and Tanzanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hollandite and Tanzanite 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 Tanzanite chemical formula.

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Hollandite and Tanzanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hollandite and Tanzanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hollandite and Tanzanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hollandite is 3.35 whereas that of Tanzanite is 3.35.

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