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Purpurite and Chrysocolla Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.2-3.42.00-2.45
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
[100] [001] perfect
none
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-4.52-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
MnPO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4

Purpurite and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula

While comparing Purpurite and Chrysocolla 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 Chrysocolla chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Purpurite- MnPO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4

Purpurite and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Purpurite and Chrysocolla Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Purpurite and Chrysocolla Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Purpurite is 2.00-2.45 whereas that of Chrysocolla is 2.00-2.45.