Pumpellyite and Amazonite Physical Properties

Pumpellyite

Amazonite

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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

3.20-3.30

2.55-2.57

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-6

6-6.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

KAlSi₃O₈

Pumpellyite and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pumpellyite and Amazonite 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 Pumpellyite and Amazonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Pumpellyite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe,Mn,Al) 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi₃O₈

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Pumpellyite and Amazonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pumpellyite and Amazonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pumpellyite and Amazonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pumpellyite is 2.55-2.57 whereas that of Amazonite is 2.55-2.57.