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Purpurite and Liddicoatite Physical Properties


Liddicoatite and Purpurite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.2-3.4   
3.02   

Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal   

Cleavage
[100] [001] perfect   
{0001} Poor   

Mohs Hardness
4-4.5   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
MnPO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Purpurite and Liddicoatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Purpurite and Liddicoatite 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 Liddicoatite chemical formula.

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Purpurite and Liddicoatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Purpurite and Liddicoatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Purpurite and Liddicoatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Purpurite is 3.02 whereas that of Liddicoatite is 3.02.

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