Seraphinite and Pyroxmangite Physical Properties

Seraphinite

Pyroxmangite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.60-3.023.76-3.77

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

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{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

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2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

(Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Seraphinite and Pyroxmangite Chemical Formula

While comparing Seraphinite 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 Seraphinite and Pyroxmangite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Seraphinite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Pyroxmangite- (Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Seraphinite and Pyroxmangite Specific Gravity

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