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Pyroxmangite and Opal Physical Properties


Opal and Pyroxmangite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
BrittleWalter Schumann   

Solubility
Not Available   
hot salt water   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.76-3.77   
1.98-2.25   

Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle   

Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect   
None   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
SiO2 · nH2O   

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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.

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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.

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