Pyroxmangite and Hemimorphite Physical Properties

Pyroxmangite

Hemimorphite

Add ⊕

1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.76-3.773.30-3.50

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect

Perfect on {110}, poor on {101}, {001} rare

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-65

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Pyroxmangite and Hemimorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyroxmangite and Hemimorphite 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 Hemimorphite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Pyroxmangite- (Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Hemimorphite- Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Compare Red Gemstones

Pyroxmangite Vs Rubellite

Pyroxmangite Vs Ruby

Pyroxmangite Vs Rutile

Pyroxmangite and Hemimorphite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyroxmangite and Hemimorphite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyroxmangite and Hemimorphite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyroxmangite is 3.30-3.50 whereas that of Hemimorphite is 3.30-3.50.