Purpurite and Glaucophane Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.2-3.4
3-3.15
Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
[100] [001] perfect
Good on [110] and on [001]
Mohs Hardness
4-4.5
6.0-6.5
Chemical Composition
MnPO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
Purpurite and Glaucophane Chemical Formula
While comparing Purpurite and Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Purpurite- MnPO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
Purpurite and Glaucophane Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Purpurite and Glaucophane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Purpurite and Glaucophane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Purpurite is 3-3.15 whereas that of Glaucophane is 3-3.15.