Magnetite and Hollandite Physical Properties

Magnetite

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

5.25.05

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Management Team (2012), Conchoidal, Brittle

Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

None

Distinct / Good, Prismatic

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-6.54-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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

Magnetite and Hollandite Chemical Formula

While comparing Magnetite 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 Magnetite and Hollandite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Magnetite- Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Hollandite- Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16

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Magnetite and Hollandite Specific Gravity

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