Pyroxmangite and Rosasite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
  
Solubility
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Effervesces in cold
  
Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.76-3.77
  
4-4.2
  
Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Splintery
  
Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect
  
Perfect on {100} and {010}
  
Mohs Hardness
5-6
  
4
  
Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
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Pyroxmangite and Rosasite Chemical Formula
While comparing Pyroxmangite and Rosasite 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 Rosasite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Pyroxmangite- (Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Pyroxmangite and Rosasite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyroxmangite and Rosasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyroxmangite and Rosasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyroxmangite is 4-4.2 whereas that of Rosasite is 4-4.2.