Purpurite and Sulfur Physical Properties

Purpurite

Sulfur

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.2-3.4Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

(e.g. graphite).

1.6 Cleavage

[100] [001] perfect

{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-4.5Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Not Available

Purpurite and Sulfur Chemical Formula

While comparing Purpurite and Sulfur 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 Sulfur chemical formula.

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

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Purpurite and Sulfur Specific Gravity

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