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Pyroxmangite and Tourmaline Physical Properties


Tourmaline 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   
2.85-3.35   

Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect   
Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas. See The chemical formula of Tourmaline for details.   

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Pyroxmangite and Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyroxmangite and Tourmaline 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 Tourmaline chemical formula.

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Pyroxmangite and Tourmaline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyroxmangite and Tourmaline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyroxmangite and Tourmaline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyroxmangite is 2.85-3.35 whereas that of Tourmaline is 2.85-3.35.

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