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Manganaxinite and Microlite Physical Properties


Microlite and Manganaxinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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-  

Durability
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-  

Specific Gravity
3.314  
5.5  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
1 perfect  
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca2Mn2+Al2BSi5O17(OH)  
(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Manganaxinite and Microlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Manganaxinite and Microlite 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 Microlite chemical formula.

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Manganaxinite and Microlite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Manganaxinite and Microlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Manganaxinite and Microlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Manganaxinite is 5.5 whereas that of Microlite is 5.5.

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