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Sylvite and Pyroxmangite Physical Properties


Pyroxmangite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.993   
3.76-3.77   

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

Cleavage
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]   
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
5-6   

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

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Sylvite and Pyroxmangite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite 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 Sylvite and Pyroxmangite chemical formula.

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Sylvite and Pyroxmangite Specific Gravity

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

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