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Pyroxmangite and Variscite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.76-3.77
2.42-2.58
1.5 Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect
[010] perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
4-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)

Pyroxmangite and Variscite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyroxmangite and Variscite 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 Variscite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pyroxmangite- (Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)

Pyroxmangite and Variscite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyroxmangite and Variscite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyroxmangite and Variscite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyroxmangite is 2.42-2.58 whereas that of Variscite is 2.42-2.58.