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Pyroxmangite and Opal Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
BrittleWalter Schumann
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
hot salt water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.76-3.77
1.98-2.25
1.5 Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
5-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
SiO2 · nH2O

Pyroxmangite and Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyroxmangite and Opal 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 Opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pyroxmangite- (Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Opal- SiO2 · nH2O

Pyroxmangite and Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyroxmangite and Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyroxmangite and Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyroxmangite is 1.98-2.25 whereas that of Opal is 1.98-2.25.