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Rhodolite and Pyroxmangite Physical Properties


Pyroxmangite and Rhodolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.84   
3.76-3.77   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting   
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12   
(Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Rhodolite and Pyroxmangite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite and Pyroxmangite 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 Rhodolite and Pyroxmangite chemical formula.

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Rhodolite and Pyroxmangite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodolite and Pyroxmangite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodolite and Pyroxmangite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodolite is 3.76-3.77 whereas that of Pyroxmangite is 3.76-3.77.

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