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