Pyroxmangite and Diaspore Physical Properties

Pyroxmangite

Diaspore

Add ⊕

1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Very brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.76-3.773.30-3.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect

{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-66.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Pyroxmangite and Diaspore Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyroxmangite and Diaspore 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 Diaspore chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Pyroxmangite- (Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Compare Red Gemstones

Pyroxmangite Vs Rubellite

Pyroxmangite Vs Rutile

Pyroxmangite Vs Ruby

Pyroxmangite and Diaspore Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyroxmangite and Diaspore Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyroxmangite and Diaspore Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyroxmangite is 3.30-3.40 whereas that of Diaspore is 3.30-3.40.