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Hurlbutite and Hollandite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90
5.05
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
None
Distinct / Good, Prismatic
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
4-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaBe 2(PO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16

Hurlbutite and Hollandite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hurlbutite and Hollandite 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 Hurlbutite and Hollandite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hurlbutite- CaBe 2(PO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Hollandite- Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16

Hurlbutite and Hollandite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hurlbutite and Hollandite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hurlbutite and Hollandite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hurlbutite is 5.05 whereas that of Hollandite is 5.05.