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Chlorite group and Pyroxmangite Physical Properties


Pyroxmangite and Chlorite group Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.6-3.3  
3.76-3.77  

Fracture
Lamellar  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect 001  
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3(Si,Al)4O10(OH)2·(Mg,Fe)3(OH)6  
(Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Chlorite group and Pyroxmangite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorite group and Pyroxmangite 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 Chlorite group and Pyroxmangite chemical formula.

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Chlorite group and Pyroxmangite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chlorite group and Pyroxmangite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chlorite group and Pyroxmangite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chlorite group is 3.76-3.77 whereas that of Pyroxmangite is 3.76-3.77.

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