Purpurite and Malachite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available
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Specific Gravity
3.2-3.4
3.25-4.10
Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Cleavage
[100] [001] perfect
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
Mohs Hardness
4-4.5
3.5-4
Chemical Composition
MnPO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Cu2CO3(OH)2
Purpurite and Malachite Chemical Formula
While comparing Purpurite and Malachite 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 Malachite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Purpurite- MnPO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu2CO3(OH)2
Purpurite and Malachite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Purpurite and Malachite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Purpurite and Malachite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Purpurite is 3.25-4.10 whereas that of Malachite is 3.25-4.10.