Musgravite and Pyroxmangite Physical Properties

Musgravite

Pyroxmangite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.62-3.683.76-3.77

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

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

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

8-8.55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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

Musgravite and Pyroxmangite Chemical Formula

While comparing Musgravite 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 Musgravite and Pyroxmangite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Musgravite- (Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Pyroxmangite- (Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Musgravite and Pyroxmangite Specific Gravity

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