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Hollandite and Topaz Physical Properties


Topaz 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   
3.49-3.57   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic   
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
Distinct / Good, Prismatic   
[001] Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
4-6   
8   

Chemical Composition
Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16   
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2   

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Hollandite and Topaz Chemical Formula

While comparing Hollandite and Topaz 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 Topaz chemical formula.

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Hollandite and Topaz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hollandite and Topaz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hollandite and Topaz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hollandite is 3.49-3.57 whereas that of Topaz is 3.49-3.57.

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