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Manganaxinite
Manganaxinite

Pectolite
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Manganaxinite and Pectolite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.3142.74-2.90
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Uneven, Splintery

Cleavage

1 perfect
Perfect on {100} and {001}

Mohs Hardness

6.5-74.5-5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Ca2Mn2+Al2BSi5O17(OH)
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Manganaxinite and Pectolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Manganaxinite and Pectolite 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 Pectolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Manganaxinite- Ca2Mn2+Al2BSi5O17(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Pectolite- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Manganaxinite and Pectolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Manganaxinite and Pectolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Manganaxinite and Pectolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Manganaxinite is 2.74-2.90 whereas that of Pectolite is 2.74-2.90.