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Pyroxmangite and Chrysotile Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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insoluble in water
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.76-3.77
2.51-2.63
1.5 Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
2.5-4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Pyroxmangite and Chrysotile Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyroxmangite and Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pyroxmangite- (Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Pyroxmangite and Chrysotile Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyroxmangite and Chrysotile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyroxmangite and Chrysotile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyroxmangite is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Chrysotile is 2.51-2.63.