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Pyroxmangite and Gahnospinel Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.76-3.77
3.65-4.55
1.5 Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect
None, but may exhibit slight parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Pyroxmangite and Gahnospinel Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyroxmangite and Gahnospinel 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 Gahnospinel chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pyroxmangite- (Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Gahnospinel- (Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Pyroxmangite and Gahnospinel Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyroxmangite and Gahnospinel Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyroxmangite and Gahnospinel Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyroxmangite is 3.65-4.55 whereas that of Gahnospinel is 3.65-4.55.