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Pyroxmangite and Glaucophane Physical Properties


Glaucophane and Pyroxmangite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.76-3.77   
3-3.15   

Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect   
Good on [110] and on [001]   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
6.0-6.5   

Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2   

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Pyroxmangite and Glaucophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyroxmangite and Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane chemical formula.

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Pyroxmangite and Glaucophane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyroxmangite and Glaucophane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyroxmangite and Glaucophane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyroxmangite is 3-3.15 whereas that of Glaucophane is 3-3.15.

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