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Pyroxmangite and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.76-3.77
3.0-3.3
1.5 Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
MnCO3

Pyroxmangite and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyroxmangite and Rhodochrosite 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 Rhodochrosite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pyroxmangite- (Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO3

Pyroxmangite and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyroxmangite and Rhodochrosite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyroxmangite and Rhodochrosite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyroxmangite is 3.0-3.3 whereas that of Rhodochrosite is 3.0-3.3.