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Pyroxmangite and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.76-3.77
2.65-2.90
1.5 Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Gemstones (2009), Flexible Flexible fragments.
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect
{001} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
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1.8 Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Pyroxmangite and Pyrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyroxmangite and Pyrophyllite 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 Pyrophyllite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pyroxmangite- (Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Pyrophyllite- Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Pyroxmangite and Pyrophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyroxmangite and Pyrophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyroxmangite and Pyrophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyroxmangite is 2.65-2.90 whereas that of Pyrophyllite is 2.65-2.90.