Pyroxmangite and Scolecite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.76-3.77
2.20-2.23
Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Irregular/uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Uneven
Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect
Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}
Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Pyroxmangite and Scolecite Chemical Formula
While comparing Pyroxmangite and Scolecite 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 Scolecite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Pyroxmangite- (Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Scolecite- CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Pyroxmangite and Scolecite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyroxmangite and Scolecite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyroxmangite and Scolecite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyroxmangite is 2.20-2.23 whereas that of Scolecite is 2.20-2.23.