Schorlomite and Purpurite Physical Properties

Schorlomite

Purpurite

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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

3.77-3.933.2-3.4

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gems, Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

None

[100] [001] perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.54-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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

Schorlomite and Purpurite Chemical Formula

While comparing Schorlomite 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 Schorlomite and Purpurite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Schorlomite- Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Purpurite- MnPO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Schorlomite and Purpurite Specific Gravity

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