Pyroxmangite and Moss Agate Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.76-3.77
  
2.58-2.64
  
Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
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Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect
  
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Mohs Hardness
5-6
  
6.5-7
  
Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Pyroxmangite and Moss Agate Chemical Formula
While comparing Pyroxmangite and Moss Agate 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 Moss Agate chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Pyroxmangite- (Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Moss Agate- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Pyroxmangite and Moss Agate Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyroxmangite and Moss Agate Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyroxmangite and Moss Agate Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyroxmangite is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Moss Agate is 2.58-2.64.