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Purpurite and Scorodite Physical Properties


Scorodite and Purpurite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.2-3.4   
Not Available   

Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   
Sub-Conchoidal, Splintery   

Cleavage
[100] [001] perfect   
{201} Imperfect, {100} Poor, {001} Poor   

Mohs Hardness
4-4.5   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
MnPO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
Not Available   

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Purpurite and Scorodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Purpurite and Scorodite 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 Scorodite chemical formula.

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Purpurite and Scorodite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Purpurite and Scorodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Purpurite and Scorodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Purpurite is Not Available whereas that of Scorodite is Not Available.

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