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Hollandite and Tigers Eye Physical Properties


Tigers Eye 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   
2.58-2.64   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic   
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
Distinct / Good, Prismatic   
Indiscernible   

Mohs Hardness
4-6   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16   
SiO2   

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Hollandite and Tigers Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Hollandite and Tigers Eye 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 Tigers Eye chemical formula.

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Hollandite and Tigers Eye Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hollandite and Tigers Eye Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hollandite and Tigers Eye Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hollandite is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Tigers Eye is 2.58-2.64.

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