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Siderite and Manganaxinite Physical Properties


Manganaxinite and Siderite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.83-3.89   
3.314   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle   
Uneven   

Cleavage
Perfect on {01 1 1}   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Fe2+ CO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Not Available   

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Siderite and Manganaxinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Siderite 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 Siderite and Manganaxinite chemical formula.

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Siderite and Manganaxinite Specific Gravity

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

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