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Pyroxmangite and Iolite Physical Properties


Iolite 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   
2.6-2.7   

Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Not Available   

Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect   
3,1   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Mg2Al4Si5O18   

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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.

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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.

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