Pyroxmangite and Chiastolite Physical Properties

Pyroxmangite

Chiastolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.3 Solubility

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1.5 Durability

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1.6 Specific Gravity

3.76-3.773.00-3.15

1 7.18

3.11 Fracture

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

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3.12 Cleavage

{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect

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3.13 Mohs Hardness

5-65-5.5

2 10

3.26 Chemical Composition

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

Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

Pyroxmangite and Chiastolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyroxmangite and Chiastolite 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 Chiastolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Pyroxmangite- (Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Chiastolite- Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

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Pyroxmangite and Chiastolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyroxmangite and Chiastolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyroxmangite and Chiastolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyroxmangite is 3.00-3.15 whereas that of Chiastolite is 3.00-3.15.