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Purpurite and Kyanite Physical Properties


Kyanite and Purpurite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.2-3.4   
3.53-3.65   

Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
[100] [001] perfect   
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between   

Mohs Hardness
4-4.5   
4-7   

Chemical Composition
MnPO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
Not Available   

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Purpurite and Kyanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Purpurite and Kyanite 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 Kyanite chemical formula.

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Purpurite and Kyanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Purpurite and Kyanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Purpurite and Kyanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Purpurite is 3.53-3.65 whereas that of Kyanite is 3.53-3.65.

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