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Manganaxinite and Ludlamite Physical Properties


Ludlamite and Manganaxinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.314  
3.1-3.2  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
1 perfect  
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
3-4  

Chemical Composition
Ca2Mn2+Al2BSi5O17(OH)  
(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Manganaxinite and Ludlamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Manganaxinite and Ludlamite 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 Ludlamite chemical formula.

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Manganaxinite and Ludlamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Manganaxinite and Ludlamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Manganaxinite and Ludlamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Manganaxinite is 3.1-3.2 whereas that of Ludlamite is 3.1-3.2.

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