Verdite and Pyroxmangite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.80-3.0
  
3.76-3.77
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
{110} Good
  
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect
  
Mohs Hardness
3
  
5-6
  
Chemical Composition
NaFeS2•2(H2O)
  
(Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Verdite and Pyroxmangite Chemical Formula
While comparing Verdite 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 Verdite and Pyroxmangite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Verdite- NaFeS2•2(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Pyroxmangite- (Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Verdite and Pyroxmangite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Verdite and Pyroxmangite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Verdite and Pyroxmangite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Verdite is 3.76-3.77 whereas that of Pyroxmangite is 3.76-3.77.