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Pyroxmangite and Tanzanite Physical Properties


Tanzanite and Pyroxmangite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available   
Hard   

Specific Gravity
3.76-3.77   
3.35   

Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect   
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   

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Pyroxmangite and Tanzanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyroxmangite and Tanzanite 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 Tanzanite chemical formula.

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Pyroxmangite and Tanzanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyroxmangite and Tanzanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyroxmangite and Tanzanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyroxmangite is 3.35 whereas that of Tanzanite is 3.35.

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