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Pyroxmangite
Pyroxmangite

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Pyroxmangite and Chromite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Brittle

Solubility

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-

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

3.76-3.774.5-4.8
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Uneven

Cleavage

{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect
None, parting may develop along {111}

Mohs Hardness

5-65.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

(Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Fe++Cr2O4

Pyroxmangite and Chromite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyroxmangite and Chromite 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 Chromite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pyroxmangite- (Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Chromite- Fe++Cr2O4

Pyroxmangite and Chromite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyroxmangite and Chromite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyroxmangite and Chromite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyroxmangite is 4.5-4.8 whereas that of Chromite is 4.5-4.8.