Purpurite and Serpentine Physical Properties

Purpurite

Serpentine

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.2-3.42.44-2.62

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

1.6 Cleavage

[100] [001] perfect

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-4.52.5-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Purpurite and Serpentine Chemical Formula

While comparing Purpurite and Serpentine 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 Serpentine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Purpurite- MnPO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chemical formula of Serpentine- H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Purpurite and Serpentine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Purpurite and Serpentine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Purpurite and Serpentine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Purpurite is 2.44-2.62 whereas that of Serpentine is 2.44-2.62.