Pyroxmangite and Axinite Physical Properties

Pyroxmangite

Axinite

Add ⊕

1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.76-3.773.26-3.36

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect

Good on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-66.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

(Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Pyroxmangite and Axinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyroxmangite and Axinite 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 Axinite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Pyroxmangite- (Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Axinite- (Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Compare Red Gemstones

Pyroxmangite Vs Rutile

Pyroxmangite Vs Ruby

Pyroxmangite Vs Rubellite

Pyroxmangite and Axinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyroxmangite and Axinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyroxmangite and Axinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyroxmangite is 3.26-3.36 whereas that of Axinite is 3.26-3.36.