Pyroxmangite and Zincite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.76-3.77
5.50-5.90
Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }
Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Pyroxmangite and Zincite Chemical Formula
While comparing Pyroxmangite and Zincite 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 Zincite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Pyroxmangite- (Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Zincite- (Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Pyroxmangite and Zincite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyroxmangite and Zincite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyroxmangite and Zincite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyroxmangite is 5.50-5.90 whereas that of Zincite is 5.50-5.90.