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Pumpellyite
Pumpellyite

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Pumpellyite and Apophyllite 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
3.20-3.302.30-2.50
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
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Perfect on (001)
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-64.5-5
Amber
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.
KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Pumpellyite and Apophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pumpellyite and Apophyllite 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 Apophyllite 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 Apophyllite- KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Pumpellyite and Apophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pumpellyite and Apophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pumpellyite and Apophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pumpellyite is 2.30-2.50 whereas that of Apophyllite is 2.30-2.50.