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Pyroxmangite and Brucite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Sectile
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.76-3.77
2.39
1.5 Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Irregular
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect
Perfect on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Pyroxmangite and Brucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyroxmangite and Brucite 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 Brucite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pyroxmangite- (Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Pyroxmangite and Brucite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyroxmangite and Brucite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyroxmangite and Brucite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyroxmangite is 2.39 whereas that of Brucite is 2.39.