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Hollandite and Variscite Physical Properties


Variscite 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   
2.42-2.58   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic   
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle   

Cleavage
Distinct / Good, Prismatic   
[010] perfect   

Mohs Hardness
4-6   
4-5   

Chemical Composition
Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16   
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)   

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Hollandite and Variscite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hollandite and Variscite 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 Variscite chemical formula.

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Hollandite and Variscite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hollandite and Variscite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hollandite and Variscite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hollandite is 2.42-2.58 whereas that of Variscite is 2.42-2.58.

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