Obsidian and Hollandite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.35-2.60
  
5.05
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
  
Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Distinct / Good, Prismatic
  
Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
  
4-6
  
Chemical Composition
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Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16
  
Obsidian and Hollandite Chemical Formula
While comparing Obsidian 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 Obsidian and Hollandite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Hollandite- Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16
Obsidian and Hollandite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Obsidian and Hollandite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Obsidian and Hollandite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Obsidian is 5.05 whereas that of Hollandite is 5.05.