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Pyroxmangite and Phlogopite Physical Properties


Phlogopite and Pyroxmangite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Tough  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.76-3.77  
2.78-2.85  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

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

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
2-2.5  

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

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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.

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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.

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