Purpurite and Sylvite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
  
Solubility
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Soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.2-3.4
  
1.993
  
Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
  
Uneven, Brittle
  
Cleavage
[100] [001] perfect
  
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]
  
Mohs Hardness
4-4.5
  
2.5
  
Chemical Composition
MnPO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  
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Purpurite and Sylvite Chemical Formula
While comparing Purpurite and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Purpurite- MnPO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
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Purpurite and Sylvite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Purpurite and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Purpurite and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Purpurite is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.