Siderite and Pyroxmangite Physical Properties

Siderite

Pyroxmangite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.83-3.893.76-3.77

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {01 1 1}

{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-4.55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Fe2+ CO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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

Siderite and Pyroxmangite Chemical Formula

While comparing Siderite 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 Siderite and Pyroxmangite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Siderite- Fe2+ CO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Pyroxmangite- (Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Siderite and Pyroxmangite Specific Gravity

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