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Pumpellyite
Pumpellyite

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Pumpellyite and Hemimorphite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.20-3.303.30-3.50
Amber
1 7.18
2.4 Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
2.5 Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect on {110}, poor on {101}, {001} rare
2.6 Mohs Hardness
5-65
Amber
2 10
2.7 Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe,Mn,Al) 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Pumpellyite and Hemimorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pumpellyite and Hemimorphite 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 Hemimorphite 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 Hemimorphite- Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Pumpellyite and Hemimorphite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pumpellyite and Hemimorphite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pumpellyite and Hemimorphite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pumpellyite is 3.30-3.50 whereas that of Hemimorphite is 3.30-3.50.