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Esquema molecular
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Spessartine
Mn3Al2(SiO4)3
Description
It is a mineral of the garnet group, characterized by its intense orange color.
Chemical composition
Chemical formula
Mn3Al2(SiO4)3
Classification
silicatos
Crystal system
cúbico
Luster
Vítreo
Streak
Blanca
Density
4.19 g/cm³
Temperatura de fusión
1250 °C
Mohs Scale — 7.5/10
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10
Referencia: Topacio
Color
#FF4500
#FF8C00
#D2691E
Naranja a rojo parduzco
Usos
Uso cotidiano
Jewelry and collection
Uso industrial
Industrial abrasive in specific applications
Similar minerals
Compare species
| Properties | Spessartine | Andradite | Almandine |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical formula | Mn3Al2(SiO4)3 | Ca3Fe2(SiO4)3 | Fe3Al2(SiO4)3 |
| Classification | Silicates | Silicates | Silicates |
| Crystal system | cúbico | cúbico | cúbico |
| Hardness | 7.5 | 7 | 7.5 |
| Density | 4.19 g/cm³ | 3.86 g/cm³ | 4.3 g/cm³ |
| Luster | Vítreo | Vítreo a resinoso | vítreo a subresinoso |
| Streak | Blanca | Blanca | blanca |
| Cleavage | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| Transparency | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Similar minerals: Almandino · Piropo · Andradita
Derivatives and uses
Cut gems and abrasive powders
Geographic distribution
Extraction countries: Brasil, Myanmar, Estados Unidos, Namibia, Madagascar
Periodic table
Contains elements: Mn · Al · Si · O
O
Oxygen
#8 · Nonmetals
Atomic mass15.999 u
Density1.429 g/cm³
Melting point-218.8 °C
Boiling point-183 °C
StateGas
Alkali metalsAlkaline earth metalsTransition metalsPost-transition metalsMetalloidsNonmetalsHalogensNoble gasesLanthanidesActinides