Jadeite and Hollandite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.28-3.38
  
5.05
  
Fracture
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous
  
Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
Good on [110]
  
Distinct / Good, Prismatic
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
4-6
  
Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16
  
Jadeite and Hollandite Chemical Formula
While comparing Jadeite 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 Jadeite and Hollandite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Hollandite- Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16
Jadeite and Hollandite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jadeite and Hollandite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jadeite and Hollandite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jadeite is 5.05 whereas that of Hollandite is 5.05.