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Pyroxmangite and Phenakite Physical Properties


Phenakite and Pyroxmangite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.76-3.77  
2.90-2.98  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect  
Distinct on {11 2 0}, imperfect on {10 1 1}  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
7.5-8  

Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
Be 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Pyroxmangite and Phenakite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyroxmangite and Phenakite 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 Phenakite chemical formula.

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Pyroxmangite and Phenakite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyroxmangite and Phenakite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyroxmangite and Phenakite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyroxmangite is 2.90-2.98 whereas that of Phenakite is 2.90-2.98.

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