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Pyroxmangite and Apophyllite 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
3.76-3.77
2.30-2.50
1.5 Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect
Perfect on (001)
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
4.5-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Pyroxmangite and Apophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyroxmangite and Apophyllite 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 Apophyllite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pyroxmangite- (Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Apophyllite- KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Pyroxmangite and Apophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyroxmangite and Apophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyroxmangite and Apophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyroxmangite is 2.30-2.50 whereas that of Apophyllite is 2.30-2.50.