Jasper and Hollandite Physical Properties

Jasper

Hollandite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.58-2.915.05

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

Indiscernible

Distinct / Good, Prismatic

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-74-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

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

Jasper and Hollandite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jasper 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 Jasper and Hollandite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Jasper- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Hollandite- Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16

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Jasper and Hollandite Specific Gravity

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