Hollandite and Triplite Physical Properties

Hollandite

Triplite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.053.85-3.94

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Metallic

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Distinct / Good, Prismatic

{010} Good, {100} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-65-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16

(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Hollandite and Triplite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hollandite and Triplite 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 Triplite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hollandite- Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16
Chemical formula of Triplite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Hollandite and Triplite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hollandite and Triplite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hollandite and Triplite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hollandite is 3.85-3.94 whereas that of Triplite is 3.85-3.94.