Pyroxmangite and Nephrite Physical Properties

Pyroxmangite and Nephrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyroxmangite and Nephrite 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 Nephrite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Pyroxmangite- (Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Nephrite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Pyroxmangite and Nephrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyroxmangite and Nephrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyroxmangite and Nephrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyroxmangite is 2.90-3.10 whereas that of Nephrite is 2.90-3.10.