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Quartz and Pumpellyite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65
3.20-3.30
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems
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1.6 Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Ca 2(Mg,Fe,Mn,Al) 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Quartz and Pumpellyite Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz and Pumpellyite 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 Quartz and Pumpellyite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Pumpellyite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe,Mn,Al) 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Quartz and Pumpellyite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Quartz and Pumpellyite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Quartz and Pumpellyite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Quartz is 3.20-3.30 whereas that of Pumpellyite is 3.20-3.30.