Pyroxmangite and Moldavite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.76-3.77
2.32-2.38
Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect
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Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
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.
- Chemical formula of Pyroxmangite- (Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Moldavite- SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
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.