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Zoisite and Pyroxmangite Physical Properties


Pyroxmangite and Zoisite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.20-3.50  
3.76-3.77  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Even  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}  
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  
(Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Zoisite and Pyroxmangite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zoisite 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 Zoisite and Pyroxmangite chemical formula.

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Zoisite and Pyroxmangite Specific Gravity

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

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