Pyroxmangite and Prasiolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.76-3.77
  
2.65
  
Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect
  
3,1
  
Mohs Hardness
5-6
  
7
  
Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Pyroxmangite and Prasiolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Pyroxmangite and Prasiolite 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 Prasiolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Pyroxmangite- (Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Prasiolite- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Pyroxmangite and Prasiolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyroxmangite and Prasiolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyroxmangite and Prasiolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyroxmangite is 2.65 whereas that of Prasiolite is 2.65.