Pyroxmangite and Sylvite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.76-3.77
  
1.993
  
Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Uneven, Brittle
  
Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect
  
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]
  
Mohs Hardness
5-6
  
2.5
  
Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Not Available
  
Pyroxmangite and Sylvite Chemical Formula
While comparing Pyroxmangite and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Pyroxmangite- (Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Pyroxmangite and Sylvite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyroxmangite and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyroxmangite and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyroxmangite is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.