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