Prasiolite and Hollandite Physical Properties

Prasiolite

Hollandite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.655.05

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

3,1

Distinct / Good, Prismatic

1.7 Mohs Hardness

74-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16

Prasiolite and Hollandite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prasiolite 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 Prasiolite and Hollandite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Prasiolite- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Hollandite- Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16

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Prasiolite and Hollandite Specific Gravity

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