pyroxmangite
red crystal of pyroxmangite from Broken Hill in Australia
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pyroxmangite
It takes its name from its resemblance to the pyroxene and its manganese content.
Rhodonite has the same composition as the pyroxmangite formed in conditions of higher pressure and temperature.
CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(Mn,Fe)[SiO3]
iron and manganese inosilicate
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Main color
red
Other colors
brown, pink
Color of streak
white
Luster
pearly, vitreous
Hardness
5.5 to 6.0
Density
3.60 to 3.80
Cleavage
perfect
Fracture
uneven
OPTICAL PROPERTIES
Transparency
translucent, transparent
Refractive index
1.726 - 1.764
Double refraction
0.015
definite, biaxial positive
visible double refraction
No
Pleochroism
absent
Number of colors
1
Fluorescence
none
CRYSTALS PROPERTIES
tabular
crystals system
triclinic
OTHER INFORMATIONS
APPROACHING GEMS
Exploited
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It is found in the Palatinate in Germany, Wales, Sweden, Australia to Canada, the United States.
use in jewelry
its beautiful red color makes it cut in facets for collection
Historical
healing properties
It is closely related to the energy of the heart chakra, to help heal the emotional wounds and would have a beneficial effect on blood circulation.
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