Home
×

Achroite
Achroite

Purpurite
Purpurite



ADD
Compare
X
Achroite
X
Purpurite

Achroite and Purpurite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.40
3.2-3.4
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
[100] [001] perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
4-4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.
MnPO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Achroite and Purpurite Chemical Formula

While comparing Achroite and Purpurite 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 Achroite and Purpurite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Achroite- Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.
  • Chemical formula of Purpurite- MnPO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Achroite and Purpurite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Achroite and Purpurite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Achroite and Purpurite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Achroite is 3.2-3.4 whereas that of Purpurite is 3.2-3.4.

Let Others Know
×