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Purpurite and Gadolinium Gallium Garnet Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.2-3.4
7.05
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
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1.6 Cleavage
[100] [001] perfect
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-4.5
6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
MnPO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
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Purpurite and Gadolinium Gallium Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Purpurite and Gadolinium Gallium Garnet 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 Gadolinium Gallium Garnet chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Purpurite- MnPO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
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Purpurite and Gadolinium Gallium Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Purpurite and Gadolinium Gallium Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Purpurite and Gadolinium Gallium Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Purpurite is 7.05 whereas that of Gadolinium Gallium Garnet is 7.05.