Amber and Purpurite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
1.05-1.10
3.2-3.4
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Cleavage
None
[100] [001] perfect
Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
4-4.5
Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]
MnPO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Amber and Purpurite Chemical Formula
While comparing Amber 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 Amber and Purpurite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]
- Chemical formula of Purpurite- MnPO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Amber and Purpurite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amber and Purpurite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amber and Purpurite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amber is 3.2-3.4 whereas that of Purpurite is 3.2-3.4.
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