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Pietersite and Pyroxmangite Physical Properties


Pyroxmangite and Pietersite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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3.76-3.77   

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

Cleavage
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{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
5   
5-6   

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

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Pietersite and Pyroxmangite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pietersite 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 Pietersite and Pyroxmangite chemical formula.

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Pietersite and Pyroxmangite Specific Gravity

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

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