Spinel and Pyroxmangite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
none
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.64-3.66
  
3.76-3.77
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting
  
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect
  
Mohs Hardness
8
  
5-6
  
Chemical Composition
MgAl2O4
  
(Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Spinel and Pyroxmangite Chemical Formula
While comparing Spinel 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 Spinel and Pyroxmangite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl2O4
- Chemical formula of Pyroxmangite- (Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Spinel and Pyroxmangite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spinel and Pyroxmangite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spinel and Pyroxmangite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spinel is 3.76-3.77 whereas that of Pyroxmangite is 3.76-3.77.