Pyroxmangite and Wavellite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
insoluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.76-3.77
  
2.36
  
Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous
  
Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect
  
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct
  
Mohs Hardness
5-6
  
3.5-4
  
Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Pyroxmangite and Wavellite Chemical Formula
While comparing Pyroxmangite and Wavellite 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 Wavellite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Pyroxmangite- (Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Wavellite- Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Pyroxmangite and Wavellite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyroxmangite and Wavellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyroxmangite and Wavellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyroxmangite is 2.36 whereas that of Wavellite is 2.36.