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Pyroxmangite and Bowenite Physical Properties


Bowenite and Pyroxmangite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.76-3.77  
2.58-2.80  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Irregular  

Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
5.5  

Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Pyroxmangite and Bowenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyroxmangite and Bowenite 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 Bowenite chemical formula.

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Pyroxmangite and Bowenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyroxmangite and Bowenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyroxmangite and Bowenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyroxmangite is 2.58-2.80 whereas that of Bowenite is 2.58-2.80.

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