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Purpurite and Blue quartz Physical Properties


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

While comparing Purpurite and Blue quartz 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 Blue quartz chemical formula.

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Purpurite and Blue quartz Specific Gravity

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

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