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Opal Australia and Purpurite Physical Properties


Purpurite and Opal Australia Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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3.2-3.4   

Fracture
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Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
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[100] [001] perfect   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5   
4-4.5   

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

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Opal Australia and Purpurite Chemical Formula

While comparing Opal Australia 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 Opal Australia and Purpurite chemical formula.

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Opal Australia and Purpurite Specific Gravity

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

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