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Pyroxmangite and Dumortierite Physical Properties


Dumortierite and Pyroxmangite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.76-3.77   
3.26-3.41   

Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect   
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
7-8.5   

Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
AlAl6O3BSi3O18   

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Pyroxmangite and Dumortierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyroxmangite and Dumortierite 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 Dumortierite chemical formula.

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Pyroxmangite and Dumortierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyroxmangite and Dumortierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyroxmangite and Dumortierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyroxmangite is 3.26-3.41 whereas that of Dumortierite is 3.26-3.41.

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