Friedelite and Pyroxmangite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.06-3.19
3.76-3.77
Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, Brittle, Uneven
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
{010} Perfect
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect
Chemical Composition
Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Friedelite and Pyroxmangite Chemical Formula
While comparing Friedelite 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 Friedelite and Pyroxmangite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Friedelite- Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Pyroxmangite- (Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Friedelite and Pyroxmangite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Friedelite and Pyroxmangite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Friedelite and Pyroxmangite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Friedelite is 3.76-3.77 whereas that of Pyroxmangite is 3.76-3.77.