Pyroxene
Pyroxene is a mineral with the chemical formula (Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)(Si,Al)2O6. It has a Mohs hardness of 5.5 - 7 and vitreous to dull luster.
Pyroxene properties
| Type | Mineral |
|---|---|
| Chemical formula | (Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)(Si,Al)2O6 |
| Mohs hardness | 5.5 - 7 |
| Luster | Vitreous to dull |
| Typical colors | Green, black, brown, or gray |
| Formation | Crystalline igneous rocks, metamorphic rocks, and some sedimentary formations |
| Rarity | 7 / 10 |
Mohs hardness 5.5–7 — hard
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