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Purpurite and Jade Physical Properties

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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
3.2-3.42.90-3.38
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
[100] [001] perfect
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-4.56-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
MnPO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6

Purpurite and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Purpurite and Jade 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 Jade chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Purpurite- MnPO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6

Purpurite and Jade Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Purpurite and Jade Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Purpurite and Jade Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Purpurite is 2.90-3.38 whereas that of Jade is 2.90-3.38.