Azure malachite and Pumpellyite Physical Properties

Azure malachite and Pumpellyite Chemical Formula

While comparing Azure malachite and Pumpellyite 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 Azure malachite and Pumpellyite chemical formula.

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• Chemical formula of Pumpellyite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe,Mn,Al) 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Azure malachite and Pumpellyite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Azure malachite and Pumpellyite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Azure malachite and Pumpellyite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Azure malachite is 3.20-3.30 whereas that of Pumpellyite is 3.20-3.30.