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Faustite and Purpurite Physical Properties


Purpurite and Faustite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.9   
3.2-3.4   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
{???} Indistinct   
[100] [001] perfect   

Mohs Hardness
4.5   
4-4.5   

Chemical Composition
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
MnPO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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Faustite and Purpurite Chemical Formula

While comparing Faustite 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 Faustite and Purpurite chemical formula.

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Faustite and Purpurite Specific Gravity

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

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