Pyroxmangite and Verdite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.76-3.77
  
2.80-3.0
  
Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect
  
{110} Good
  
Mohs Hardness
5-6
  
3
  
Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
NaFeS2•2(H2O)
  
Pyroxmangite and Verdite Chemical Formula
While comparing Pyroxmangite and Verdite 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 Verdite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Pyroxmangite- (Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Verdite- NaFeS2•2(H2O)
Pyroxmangite and Verdite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyroxmangite and Verdite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyroxmangite and Verdite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyroxmangite is 2.80-3.0 whereas that of Verdite is 2.80-3.0.