Purpurite and Moldavite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.2-3.4
2.32-2.38
Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
[100] [001] perfect
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Chemical Composition
MnPO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Purpurite and Moldavite Chemical Formula
While comparing Purpurite and Moldavite 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 Moldavite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Purpurite- MnPO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Moldavite- SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Purpurite and Moldavite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Purpurite and Moldavite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Purpurite and Moldavite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Purpurite is 2.32-2.38 whereas that of Moldavite is 2.32-2.38.