Gypsum and Pyroxmangite Physical Properties

Gypsum and Pyroxmangite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gypsum 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 Gypsum and Pyroxmangite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Gypsum- CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
• Chemical formula of Pyroxmangite- (Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Gypsum and Pyroxmangite Specific Gravity

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