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Pyroxmangite and Sunstone Physical Properties


Sunstone and Pyroxmangite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.76-3.77   
2.62-2.65   

Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect   
001   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
6   

Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8   

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Pyroxmangite and Sunstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyroxmangite and Sunstone 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 Sunstone chemical formula.

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Pyroxmangite and Sunstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyroxmangite and Sunstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyroxmangite and Sunstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyroxmangite is 2.62-2.65 whereas that of Sunstone is 2.62-2.65.

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