Pyroxmangite and Hexagonite Physical Properties

Pyroxmangite

Hexagonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.76-3.772.98-3.03

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect

[110] perfect; [010] distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-65-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Pyroxmangite and Hexagonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyroxmangite and Hexagonite 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 Hexagonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Pyroxmangite- (Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Hexagonite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Pyroxmangite and Hexagonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyroxmangite and Hexagonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyroxmangite and Hexagonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyroxmangite is 2.98-3.03 whereas that of Hexagonite is 2.98-3.03.