Pyroxmangite and Garnet Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.76-3.77
3.55-4.33
Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect
Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
5-6
6.5-7.5
Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
Pyroxmangite and Garnet Chemical Formula
While comparing Pyroxmangite and Garnet 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 Garnet chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Pyroxmangite- (Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
Pyroxmangite and Garnet Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyroxmangite and Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyroxmangite and Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyroxmangite is 3.55-4.33 whereas that of Garnet is 3.55-4.33.