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Anorthite and Manganaxinite Physical Properties


Manganaxinite and Anorthite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
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Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.77   
3.314   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Uneven   

Cleavage
Perfect [001] good [010] poor [110]   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Not Available   

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Anorthite and Manganaxinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anorthite and Manganaxinite 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 Anorthite and Manganaxinite chemical formula.

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Anorthite and Manganaxinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anorthite and Manganaxinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anorthite and Manganaxinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anorthite is 3.314 whereas that of Manganaxinite is 3.314.

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