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Purpurite and Narsarsukite Physical Properties


Narsarsukite and Purpurite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.2-3.4   
2.72-2.83   

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

Cleavage
[100] [001] perfect   
Good on {100} and {110}   

Mohs Hardness
4-4.5   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
MnPO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Purpurite and Narsarsukite Chemical Formula

While comparing Purpurite and Narsarsukite 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 Narsarsukite chemical formula.

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Purpurite and Narsarsukite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Purpurite and Narsarsukite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Purpurite and Narsarsukite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Purpurite is 2.72-2.83 whereas that of Narsarsukite is 2.72-2.83.

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