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Purpurite and Bixbite Physical Properties


Bixbite and Purpurite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.2-3.4   
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Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   
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Cleavage
[100] [001] perfect   
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Mohs Hardness
4-4.5   
7.5   

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

While comparing Purpurite and Bixbite 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 Bixbite chemical formula.

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Purpurite and Bixbite Specific Gravity

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

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