Pyroxmangite

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Physical & Optical Properties

Mohs Hardness 5.0 – 6.0
Specific Gravity 3.76 – 3.77
Refractive Index 1.735 – 1.756
Crystal System Triclinic
Cleavage Perfect
Fracture Uneven
Color various
Birefringence 0.017

Mohs Hardness

1 Talc 2 Gypsum 3 Calcite 4 Fluorite 5 Apatite 6 Orthoclase 7 Quartz 8 Topaz 9 Corundum 10 Diamond Pyroxmangite
Mohs hardness of Pyroxmangite shown against the ten reference minerals, from talc (1) to diamond (10).
Mohs Reference mineral Pyroxmangite
1 Talc
2 Gypsum
3 Calcite
4 Fluorite
5 Apatite
6 Orthoclase
7 Quartz
8 Topaz
9 Corundum
10 Diamond

Crystal System

a b c Triclinic a ≠ b ≠ c, α ≠ β ≠ γ ≠ 90°

Value & Market

Price Tier Budget (< $50/ct)

About Pyroxmangite

锰辉石是一种单斜辉石族的锰铁链状硅酸盐矿物,颜色通常为粉红至浅红色,有时呈棕红色,与蔷薇辉石(rhodonite)的外观极为相似。锰辉石产于富含锰的变质岩和接触矽卡岩中,常与蔷薇辉石、菱锰矿等矿物共生,是区分蔷薇辉石的晶体结构和矿物学研究的重要对象。宝石级锰辉石极为罕见,其美丽的粉红色调赋予切磨后的宝石迷人的外观,但产量极少,几乎仅见于专业矿物和宝石收藏。

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pyroxmangite?
锰辉石是一种单斜辉石族的锰铁链状硅酸盐矿物,颜色通常为粉红至浅红色,有时呈棕红色,与蔷薇辉石(rhodonite)的外观极为相似。锰辉石产于富含锰的变质岩和接触矽卡岩中,常与蔷薇辉石、菱锰矿等矿物共生,是区分蔷薇辉石的晶体结构和矿物学研究的重要对象。宝石级锰辉石极为罕见,其美丽的粉红色调赋予切磨后的宝石迷人的外观,但产量极少,几乎仅见于专业矿物和宝石收藏。
What is the hardness of Pyroxmangite?
Pyroxmangite has a Mohs hardness of 5.0 to 6.0, making it moderate for use in jewelry.
What color is Pyroxmangite?
Pyroxmangite is primarily Various.
How much does Pyroxmangite cost?
Pyroxmangite falls into the Budget (< $50/ct) price range. Prices vary based on color, clarity, cut, and origin.
What is the crystal system of Pyroxmangite?
Pyroxmangite belongs to the Triclinic crystal system.

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