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Manganaxinite
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Manganaxinite and Hematite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.3145.00-5.30
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal

Cleavage

1 perfect
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}

Mohs Hardness

6.5-76
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Ca2Mn2+Al2BSi5O17(OH)
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Manganaxinite and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Manganaxinite and Hematite 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 Manganaxinite and Hematite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Manganaxinite- Ca2Mn2+Al2BSi5O17(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Manganaxinite and Hematite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Manganaxinite and Hematite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Manganaxinite and Hematite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Manganaxinite is 5.00-5.30 whereas that of Hematite is 5.00-5.30.