Pyroxmangite and Iolite Physical Properties

Pyroxmangite

Iolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.76-3.772.6-2.7

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Not Available

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect

3,1

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-67-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

Pyroxmangite and Iolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyroxmangite and Iolite 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 Iolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Pyroxmangite- (Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Iolite- Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

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Pyroxmangite and Iolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyroxmangite and Iolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyroxmangite and Iolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyroxmangite is 2.6-2.7 whereas that of Iolite is 2.6-2.7.