Pyroxmangite and Microcline Physical Properties

Pyroxmangite

Microcline

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.76-3.772.55-2.63

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, Uneven, Gems

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect

{001} Perfect, {010} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-66-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Pyroxmangite and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyroxmangite and Microcline 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 Microcline chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Pyroxmangite- (Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Pyroxmangite and Microcline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyroxmangite and Microcline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyroxmangite and Microcline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyroxmangite is 2.55-2.63 whereas that of Microcline is 2.55-2.63.