Pumpellyite and Rutilated Quartz Physical Properties

Pumpellyite and Rutilated Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Pumpellyite and Rutilated Quartz 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 Rutilated Quartz 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 Rutilated Quartz- Quartz: SiO₂ Rutile: TiO2

Pumpellyite and Rutilated Quartz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pumpellyite and Rutilated Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pumpellyite and Rutilated Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pumpellyite is 2.65 whereas that of Rutilated Quartz is 2.65.