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Pyroxmangite and Moldavite Physical Properties


Moldavite and Pyroxmangite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.76-3.77  
2.32-2.38  

Fracture
-  
ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect  
None  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
5.5  

Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  

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Pyroxmangite and Moldavite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyroxmangite and Moldavite 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 Moldavite chemical formula.

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Pyroxmangite and Moldavite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyroxmangite and Moldavite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyroxmangite and Moldavite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyroxmangite is 2.32-2.38 whereas that of Moldavite is 2.32-2.38.

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