Sulfur and Hollandite Physical Properties

Sulfur

Hollandite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available5.05

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

(e.g. graphite).

Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect

Distinct / Good, Prismatic

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available4-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Sulfur and Hollandite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulfur 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 Sulfur and Hollandite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hollandite- Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16

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Sulfur and Hollandite Specific Gravity

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