Pyroxmangite and Albite Physical Properties

Pyroxmangite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.76-3.772.60-2.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect

Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-66-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Pyroxmangite and Albite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyroxmangite and Albite 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 Pyroxmangite and Albite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Pyroxmangite- (Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Pyroxmangite and Albite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyroxmangite and Albite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyroxmangite and Albite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyroxmangite is 2.60-2.65 whereas that of Albite is 2.60-2.65.