Morion and Hollandite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Not Available
  
Solubility
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Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.65
  
5.05
  
Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Distinct / Good, Prismatic
  
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
  
4-6
  
Chemical Composition
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16
  
Morion and Hollandite Chemical Formula
While comparing Morion 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 Morion and Hollandite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Morion- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Hollandite- Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16
Morion and Hollandite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Morion and Hollandite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Morion and Hollandite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Morion is 5.05 whereas that of Hollandite is 5.05.