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Rosasite and Purpurite Physical Properties


Purpurite and Rosasite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Effervesces in cold   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4-4.2   
3.2-3.4   

Fracture
Splintery   
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}   
[100] [001] perfect   

Mohs Hardness
4   
4-4.5   

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

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Rosasite and Purpurite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rosasite and Purpurite 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 Rosasite and Purpurite chemical formula.

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Rosasite and Purpurite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rosasite and Purpurite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rosasite and Purpurite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rosasite is 3.2-3.4 whereas that of Purpurite is 3.2-3.4.

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