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Afghanite and Purpurite Physical Properties


Purpurite and Afghanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.55-2.65   
3.2-3.4   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
Perfect {10 1 0}   
[100] [001] perfect   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
4-4.5   

Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
MnPO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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Afghanite and Purpurite Chemical Formula

While comparing Afghanite 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 Afghanite and Purpurite chemical formula.

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Afghanite and Purpurite Specific Gravity

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

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