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Purpurite
Purpurite

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Purpurite and Azure malachite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.2-3.4Not Available
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
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1.6 Cleavage
[100] [001] perfect
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-4.5Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
MnPO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
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Purpurite and Azure malachite Chemical Formula

While comparing Purpurite and Azure malachite 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 Azure malachite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Purpurite- MnPO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
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Purpurite and Azure malachite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Purpurite and Azure malachite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Purpurite and Azure malachite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Purpurite is Not Available whereas that of Azure malachite is Not Available.