Pyroxmangite and Bustamite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Partly soluble in HCl.
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.76-3.77
  
3.32-3.43
  
Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect
  
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor
  
Mohs Hardness
5-6
  
5.5-6
  
Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Pyroxmangite and Bustamite Chemical Formula
While comparing Pyroxmangite and Bustamite 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 Bustamite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Pyroxmangite- (Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Bustamite- (Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Pyroxmangite and Bustamite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyroxmangite and Bustamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyroxmangite and Bustamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyroxmangite is 3.32-3.43 whereas that of Bustamite is 3.32-3.43.