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Diaspore and Purpurite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Very brittle
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1.2 Solubility
insoluble
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.30-3.403.2-3.4
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces
[100] [001] perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-74-4.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
MnPO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Diaspore and Purpurite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diaspore 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 Diaspore and Purpurite chemical formula.

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

Diaspore and Purpurite Specific Gravity

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