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Copper and Purpurite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
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3.2-3.4
1.5 Fracture
Hackly Jagged, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None
[100] [001] perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5
4-4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu
MnPO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Copper and Purpurite Chemical Formula

While comparing Copper 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 Copper and Purpurite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Copper- Cu
  • Chemical formula of Purpurite- MnPO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Copper and Purpurite Specific Gravity

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