Faustite and Pyroxmangite Physical Properties

Faustite

Pyroxmangite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.93.76-3.77

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Indistinct

{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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

Faustite and Pyroxmangite Chemical Formula

While comparing Faustite 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 Faustite and Pyroxmangite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Faustite- (Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Pyroxmangite- (Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Faustite and Pyroxmangite Specific Gravity

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