Purpurite and Azurite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.2-3.4
3.70-3.90
Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
[100] [001] perfect
Perfect on {011}, fair on {100}, poor on {110}
Mohs Hardness
4-4.5
3.5-4
Chemical Composition
MnPO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Purpurite and Azurite Chemical Formula
While comparing Purpurite and Azurite 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 Azurite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Purpurite- MnPO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Azurite- Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Purpurite and Azurite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Purpurite and Azurite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Purpurite and Azurite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Purpurite is 3.70-3.90 whereas that of Azurite is 3.70-3.90.