Pyroxmangite and Cordierite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.76-3.77
  
2.57-2.66
  
Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect
  
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
  
Mohs Hardness
5-6
  
7-7.5
  
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.