Peridot and Hollandite 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
  
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.
- Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)2SiO4
- Chemical formula of Hollandite- Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16
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.