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Riebeckite and Pyroxmangite Physical Properties


Pyroxmangite and Riebeckite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.28-3.44   
3.76-3.77   

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Brittle   
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}   
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
5.0-6.0   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
(Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Riebeckite and Pyroxmangite Chemical Formula

While comparing Riebeckite 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 Riebeckite and Pyroxmangite chemical formula.

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Riebeckite and Pyroxmangite Specific Gravity

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

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