Purpurite and Chrysotile Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
insoluble in water
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.2-3.4
2.51-2.63
Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Fibrous
Cleavage
[100] [001] perfect
Not Available
Mohs Hardness
4-4.5
2.5-4.5
Chemical Composition
MnPO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Purpurite and Chrysotile Chemical Formula
While comparing Purpurite and Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Purpurite- MnPO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Purpurite and Chrysotile Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Purpurite and Chrysotile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Purpurite and Chrysotile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Purpurite is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Chrysotile is 2.51-2.63.