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Painite and Pyroxmangite Physical Properties


Pyroxmangite and Painite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.00-4.03   
3.76-3.77   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Not Available   
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
CaZrBAl 9O 18Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
(Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Painite and Pyroxmangite Chemical Formula

While comparing Painite 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 Painite and Pyroxmangite chemical formula.

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Painite and Pyroxmangite Specific Gravity

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

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