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Willemite and Pyroxmangite Physical Properties


Pyroxmangite and Willemite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.89-4.18  
3.76-3.77  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
{0001}, {11 2 0} imperfect  
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
5.5  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
Zn 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
(Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Willemite and Pyroxmangite Chemical Formula

While comparing Willemite 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 Willemite and Pyroxmangite chemical formula.

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Willemite and Pyroxmangite Specific Gravity

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

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