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Pumpellyite and Zincite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.20-3.305.50-5.90
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-64
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.
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Pumpellyite and Zincite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pumpellyite and Zincite 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 Zincite 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 Zincite- (Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Pumpellyite and Zincite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pumpellyite and Zincite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pumpellyite and Zincite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pumpellyite is 5.50-5.90 whereas that of Zincite is 5.50-5.90.