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Purpurite and Sard Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.2-3.42.58-2.63
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
[100] [001] perfect
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-4.56.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
MnPO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Purpurite and Sard Chemical Formula

While comparing Purpurite and Sard 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 Sard chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Purpurite- MnPO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Sard- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Purpurite and Sard Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Purpurite and Sard Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Purpurite and Sard Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Purpurite is 2.58-2.63 whereas that of Sard is 2.58-2.63.