Pyroxmangite and Pectolite Physical Properties

Pyroxmangite

Pectolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.76-3.772.74-2.90

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Splintery

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect

Perfect on {100} and {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-64.5-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Pyroxmangite and Pectolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyroxmangite and Pectolite 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 Pectolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Pyroxmangite- (Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Pectolite- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Pyroxmangite and Pectolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyroxmangite and Pectolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyroxmangite and Pectolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyroxmangite is 2.74-2.90 whereas that of Pectolite is 2.74-2.90.