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Hollandite and Turquoise Physical Properties


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Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Soluble   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.05   
2.30-2.90   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
Distinct / Good, Prismatic   
Good to perfect_usually N/A   

Mohs Hardness
4-6   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16   
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O   

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Hollandite and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Hollandite and Turquoise 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 Turquoise chemical formula.

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Hollandite and Turquoise Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hollandite and Turquoise Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hollandite and Turquoise Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hollandite is 2.30-2.90 whereas that of Turquoise is 2.30-2.90.

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