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Mimetite 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
7.10
5.05
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
[10 1 1] Imperfect
Distinct / Good, Prismatic
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5
4-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16

Mimetite and Hollandite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mimetite 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 Mimetite and Hollandite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Mimetite- Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Hollandite- Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16

Mimetite and Hollandite Specific Gravity

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