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Lawsonite and Hollandite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.09
5.05
1.5 Fracture
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
Distinct / Good, Prismatic
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8
4-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16

Lawsonite and Hollandite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite and Hollandite chemical formula.

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

Lawsonite and Hollandite Specific Gravity

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