Pumpellyite and Sphalerite Physical Properties

Pumpellyite and Sphalerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pumpellyite and Sphalerite 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 Sphalerite 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 Sphalerite- (Zn,Fe)SMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Pumpellyite and Sphalerite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pumpellyite and Sphalerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pumpellyite and Sphalerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pumpellyite is 3.95-4.10 whereas that of Sphalerite is 3.95-4.10.