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Pyroxmangite and Augelite Physical Properties


Augelite and Pyroxmangite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.76-3.77  
2.70-2.75  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect  
From the Greek for luster, for its pearly luster on the cleavage.  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
4.5-5  

Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
Al 2(PO 4)(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Pyroxmangite and Augelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyroxmangite and Augelite 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 Augelite chemical formula.

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Pyroxmangite and Augelite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyroxmangite and Augelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyroxmangite and Augelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyroxmangite is 2.70-2.75 whereas that of Augelite is 2.70-2.75.

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