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Pumpellyite
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Pumpellyite and Fuchsite 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
3.20-3.302.77-2.88
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
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Perfect basal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-62.5
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.
K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Pumpellyite and Fuchsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pumpellyite and Fuchsite 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 Fuchsite 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 Fuchsite- K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Pumpellyite and Fuchsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pumpellyite and Fuchsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pumpellyite and Fuchsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pumpellyite is 2.77-2.88 whereas that of Fuchsite is 2.77-2.88.