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Foitite and Purpurite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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3.17
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None
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Na x[Fe2+2(Al,Fe3+ )]Al 6(BO 3) 3Si 6O 18(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
 
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3.2-3.4
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[100] [001] perfect
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MnPO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Foitite and Purpurite Chemical Formula

While comparing Foitite 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 Foitite and Purpurite chemical formula.

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Foitite and Purpurite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Foitite and Purpurite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Foitite Vs Purpurite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Foitite is whereas that of Purpurite is .