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Phosphosiderite and Pyroxmangite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.74-2.76
3.76-3.77
1.5 Fracture
UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Uneven
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
(Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Phosphosiderite and Pyroxmangite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosphosiderite 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 Phosphosiderite and Pyroxmangite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Phosphosiderite- Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Pyroxmangite- (Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Phosphosiderite and Pyroxmangite Specific Gravity

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