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Moroxite and Hollandite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.13-3.26
5.05
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Distinct / Good, Prismatic
1.7 Mohs Hardness
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4-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16

Moroxite and Hollandite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moroxite 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 Moroxite and Hollandite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Moroxite- Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Hollandite- Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16

Moroxite and Hollandite Specific Gravity

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