Diamond and Pumpellyite Physical Properties

Diamond

Pumpellyite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.50-3.533.20-3.30

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

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1.6 Cleavage

111 (perfect in four directions)

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

105-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 2(Mg,Fe,Mn,Al) 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Diamond and Pumpellyite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diamond 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 Diamond and Pumpellyite chemical formula.

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

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Diamond and Pumpellyite Specific Gravity

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