Purpurite and Fire Opal Physical Properties

Purpurite

Fire Opal

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.2-3.41.97-2.22

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

[100] [001] perfect

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-4.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

MnPO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Purpurite and Fire Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Purpurite and Fire Opal 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 Fire Opal chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Purpurite- MnPO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chemical formula of Fire Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Purpurite and Fire Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Purpurite and Fire Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Purpurite and Fire Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Purpurite is 1.97-2.22 whereas that of Fire Opal is 1.97-2.22.