Chambersite and Purpurite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.50
3.2-3.4
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Uneven
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Cleavage
None
[100] [001] perfect
Chemical Composition
Mn 3B 7O 13ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
MnPO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chambersite and Purpurite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chambersite 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 Chambersite and Purpurite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chambersite- Mn 3B 7O 13ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Purpurite- MnPO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chambersite and Purpurite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chambersite and Purpurite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chambersite and Purpurite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chambersite is 3.2-3.4 whereas that of Purpurite is 3.2-3.4.