Chrysoberyl and Pyroxmangite Physical Properties

Chrysoberyl

Pyroxmangite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

3.69-3.813.76-3.77

1 7.18

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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}

{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect

Mohs Hardness

8.55-6

2 10

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Chemical Composition

BeAl ₂ O ₄

(Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chrysoberyl and Pyroxmangite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoberyl 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 Chrysoberyl and Pyroxmangite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl ₂ O ₄
Chemical formula of Pyroxmangite- (Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Chrysoberyl and Pyroxmangite Specific Gravity

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