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Pyroxmangite
Pyroxmangite

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Pyroxmangite and Phlogopite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Tough

Solubility

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-

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

3.76-3.772.78-2.85
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Uneven

Cleavage

{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect
Perfect basal (001)

Mohs Hardness

5-62-2.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

(Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
KMg3(Si3Al)O10(F,OH)2

Pyroxmangite and Phlogopite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyroxmangite and Phlogopite 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 Phlogopite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pyroxmangite- (Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Phlogopite- KMg3(Si3Al)O10(F,OH)2

Pyroxmangite and Phlogopite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyroxmangite and Phlogopite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyroxmangite and Phlogopite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyroxmangite is 2.78-2.85 whereas that of Phlogopite is 2.78-2.85.