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Grandidierite and Manganaxinite Physical Properties


Manganaxinite and Grandidierite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.85-3.00   
3.314   

Fracture
Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven   
Uneven   

Cleavage
Perfect   
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Mohs Hardness
7.5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   
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Grandidierite and Manganaxinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Grandidierite 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 Grandidierite and Manganaxinite chemical formula.

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Grandidierite and Manganaxinite Specific Gravity

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

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