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Danburite and Pyroxmangite Physical Properties


Pyroxmangite and Danburite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.97-3.03  
3.76-3.77  

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  
-  

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

Mohs Hardness
7  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
(Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Danburite and Pyroxmangite Chemical Formula

While comparing Danburite 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 Danburite and Pyroxmangite chemical formula.

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Danburite and Pyroxmangite Specific Gravity

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

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