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Purpurite and Garnet Physical Properties


Garnet 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   
3.55-4.33   

Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   
Conchoidal, Uneven   

Cleavage
[100] [001] perfect   
Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
4-4.5   
6.5-7.5   

Chemical Composition
MnPO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.   

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Purpurite and Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Purpurite and 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 Garnet chemical formula.

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Purpurite and Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Purpurite and Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Purpurite and Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Purpurite is 3.55-4.33 whereas that of Garnet is 3.55-4.33.

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