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Fuchsite and Pumpellyite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.77-2.883.20-3.30
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
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1.6 Cleavage
Perfect basal
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.55-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Ca 2(Mg,Fe,Mn,Al) 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Fuchsite and Pumpellyite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fuchsite 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 Fuchsite and Pumpellyite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fuchsite- K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Pumpellyite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe,Mn,Al) 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Fuchsite and Pumpellyite Specific Gravity

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