Hauyne and Purpurite Physical Properties

Hauyne and Purpurite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hauyne 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 Hauyne and Purpurite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Hauyne- (Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2
• Chemical formula of Purpurite- MnPO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Hauyne and Purpurite Specific Gravity

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