Schorlomite and Hollandite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.77-3.93
  
5.05
  
Fracture
Gems, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
None
  
Distinct / Good, Prismatic
  
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
  
4-6
  
Chemical Composition
Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16
  
Schorlomite and Hollandite Chemical Formula
While comparing Schorlomite 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 Schorlomite and Hollandite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Schorlomite- Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Hollandite- Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16
Schorlomite and Hollandite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Schorlomite and Hollandite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Schorlomite and Hollandite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Schorlomite is 5.05 whereas that of Hollandite is 5.05.