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Pyroxmangite and Cordierite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.76-3.77
2.57-2.66
1.5 Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Mg2Al4Si5O18

Pyroxmangite and Cordierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyroxmangite and Cordierite 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 Cordierite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pyroxmangite- (Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18

Pyroxmangite and Cordierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyroxmangite and Cordierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyroxmangite and Cordierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyroxmangite is 2.57-2.66 whereas that of Cordierite is 2.57-2.66.