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Pyroxmangite and Moonstone Physical Properties


Moonstone 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   
2.56-2.60   

Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect   
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8   

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Pyroxmangite and Moonstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyroxmangite and Moonstone 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 Moonstone chemical formula.

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Pyroxmangite and Moonstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyroxmangite and Moonstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyroxmangite and Moonstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyroxmangite is 2.56-2.60 whereas that of Moonstone is 2.56-2.60.

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