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Peridot and Hollandite Physical Properties


Hollandite and Peridot Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
1.54-1.55   
5.05   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
Poor   
Distinct / Good, Prismatic   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
4-6   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4   
Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16   

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Peridot and Hollandite Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot 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 Peridot and Hollandite chemical formula.

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Peridot and Hollandite Specific Gravity

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

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