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Pyroxmangite and Smoky Quartz Physical Properties


Smoky Quartz and Pyroxmangite Physical Properties


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   
{0110} Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
7   

Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
SiO2   

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Pyroxmangite and Smoky Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyroxmangite and Smoky Quartz 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 Smoky Quartz chemical formula.

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Pyroxmangite and Smoky Quartz Specific Gravity

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

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