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Quartz and Hollandite Physical Properties


Hollandite and Quartz Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65   
5.05   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems   
Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct   
Distinct / Good, Prismatic   

Mohs Hardness
7   
4-6   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16   

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Quartz and Hollandite Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz 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 Quartz and Hollandite chemical formula.

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Quartz and Hollandite Specific Gravity

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

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