Serpentine and Hollandite Physical Properties

Serpentine

Hollandite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.44-2.62

5.05

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Distinct / Good, Prismatic

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-5.5

4-6

1.8 Chemical Composition

H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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

Serpentine and Hollandite Chemical Formula

While comparing Serpentine 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 Serpentine and Hollandite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Serpentine- H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chemical formula of Hollandite- Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16

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Serpentine and Hollandite Specific Gravity

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