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Demantoid and Purpurite Physical Properties

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
3.77-3.953.2-3.4
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
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[100] [001] perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.54-4.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
MnPO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Demantoid and Purpurite Chemical Formula

While comparing Demantoid 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 Demantoid and Purpurite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Demantoid- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Purpurite- MnPO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Demantoid and Purpurite Specific Gravity

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