Eosphorite and Purpurite Physical Properties

Eosphorite

Purpurite

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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

3.05-3.083.2-3.4

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Poor on {100}

[100] [001] perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

54-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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

Eosphorite and Purpurite Chemical Formula

While comparing Eosphorite 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 Eosphorite and Purpurite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Purpurite- MnPO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Eosphorite and Purpurite Specific Gravity

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