Purpurite and Hexagonite Physical Properties

Purpurite

Hexagonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.2-3.42.98-3.03

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

[100] [001] perfect

[110] perfect; [010] distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-4.55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Purpurite and Hexagonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Purpurite and Hexagonite 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 Hexagonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Purpurite- MnPO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chemical formula of Hexagonite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Purpurite and Hexagonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Purpurite and Hexagonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Purpurite and Hexagonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Purpurite is 2.98-3.03 whereas that of Hexagonite is 2.98-3.03.