Pyroxmangite and Amethyst Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
insoluble in common solvents
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.76-3.77
  
2.65
  
Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect
  
Indiscernible
  
Mohs Hardness
5-6
  
7
  
Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
SiO2
  
Pyroxmangite and Amethyst Chemical Formula
While comparing Pyroxmangite and Amethyst 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 Amethyst chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Pyroxmangite- (Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Amethyst- SiO2
Pyroxmangite and Amethyst Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyroxmangite and Amethyst Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyroxmangite and Amethyst Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyroxmangite is 2.65 whereas that of Amethyst is 2.65.