Purpurite and Rutilated Quartz Physical Properties

Purpurite

Rutilated Quartz

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.2-3.42.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

[100] [001] perfect

Indiscernible

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-4.57

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

MnPO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Quartz: SiO₂ Rutile: TiO2

Purpurite and Rutilated Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Purpurite and Rutilated Quartz 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 Rutilated Quartz chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Purpurite- MnPO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chemical formula of Rutilated Quartz- Quartz: SiO₂ Rutile: TiO2

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Purpurite and Rutilated Quartz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Purpurite and Rutilated Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Purpurite and Rutilated Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Purpurite is 2.65 whereas that of Rutilated Quartz is 2.65.