Pyroxmangite and Zircon Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
insoluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.76-3.77
  
3.93-4.73
  
Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect
  
{110} and {111}
  
Mohs Hardness
5-6
  
7.5
  
Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
ZrSiO4
  
Pyroxmangite and Zircon Chemical Formula
While comparing Pyroxmangite and Zircon 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 Zircon chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Pyroxmangite- (Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4
Pyroxmangite and Zircon Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyroxmangite and Zircon Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyroxmangite and Zircon Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyroxmangite is 3.93-4.73 whereas that of Zircon is 3.93-4.73.