Pyroxmangite and Jadeite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.76-3.77
3.28-3.38
Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous
Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect
Good on [110]
Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Pyroxmangite and Jadeite Chemical Formula
While comparing Pyroxmangite and Jadeite 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 Jadeite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Pyroxmangite- (Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Pyroxmangite and Jadeite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyroxmangite and Jadeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyroxmangite and Jadeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyroxmangite is 3.28-3.38 whereas that of Jadeite is 3.28-3.38.