Purpurite and Glass Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.2-3.4
2.39-4.00
Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
Cleavage
[100] [001] perfect
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Chemical Composition
MnPO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
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Purpurite and Glass Chemical Formula
While comparing Purpurite and Glass 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 Glass chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Purpurite- MnPO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
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Purpurite and Glass Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Purpurite and Glass Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Purpurite and Glass Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Purpurite is 2.39-4.00 whereas that of Glass is 2.39-4.00.