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Uvite and Hollandite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.97-3.14
5.05
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
{1011} Indistinct
Distinct / Good, Prismatic
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available
4-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16

Uvite and Hollandite Chemical Formula

While comparing Uvite 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 Uvite and Hollandite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Uvite- Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Hollandite- Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16

Uvite and Hollandite Specific Gravity

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