Moroxite and Purpurite Physical Properties

Moroxite

Purpurite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.13-3.263.2-3.4

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

[100] [001] perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available4-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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

Moroxite and Purpurite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moroxite 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 Moroxite and Purpurite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Moroxite- Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Purpurite- MnPO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Moroxite and Purpurite Specific Gravity

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