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Pyroxmangite and Clinozoisite Physical Properties


Clinozoisite and Pyroxmangite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.76-3.77   
3.21-3.38   

Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Irregular/uneven, Uneven   

Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect   
Perfect on {001}   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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Pyroxmangite and Clinozoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyroxmangite and Clinozoisite 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 Clinozoisite chemical formula.

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Pyroxmangite and Clinozoisite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyroxmangite and Clinozoisite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyroxmangite and Clinozoisite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyroxmangite is 3.21-3.38 whereas that of Clinozoisite is 3.21-3.38.

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