Pyroxmangite and Amazonite Physical Properties

Pyroxmangite

Amazonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.76-3.772.55-2.57

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect

2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-66-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

KAlSi₃O₈

Pyroxmangite and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyroxmangite and Amazonite 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 Amazonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Pyroxmangite- (Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi₃O₈

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Pyroxmangite and Amazonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyroxmangite and Amazonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyroxmangite and Amazonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyroxmangite is 2.55-2.57 whereas that of Amazonite is 2.55-2.57.