Pick up the correct characteristic of Pyroxene from the following :

Its density is 2.3 to 3.6 g/cm²

Its hardness is 5 to 6

It converts to chlorine by hydration

All of the above

Correct Answer : All of the above

Explanation :

* It forms octagonal crystals

* It converts to chlorine by hydration

* Its density is 2.3 to 3.6 g/cm²

* Its hardness is 5 to 6

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