Chondrodite and Purpurite Physical Properties

Chondrodite

Purpurite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Soluble

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.10-3.203.2-3.4

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Poor to good on (001)

[100] [001] perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.54-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

MnPO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Chondrodite and Purpurite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite and Purpurite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Purpurite- MnPO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Chondrodite and Purpurite Specific Gravity

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