Purpurite and Astrophyllite Physical Properties

Purpurite

Astrophyllite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.2-3.43.2-3.4

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

Uneven, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

[100] [001] perfect

Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-4.53

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

(K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Purpurite and Astrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Purpurite and Astrophyllite 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 Purpurite and Astrophyllite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Purpurite- MnPO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chemical formula of Astrophyllite- (K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Purpurite and Astrophyllite Specific Gravity

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