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Rhodolite and Pumpellyite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.843.20-3.30
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
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1.6 Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.55-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
Ca 2(Mg,Fe,Mn,Al) 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Rhodolite and Pumpellyite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite and Pumpellyite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
  • Chemical formula of Pumpellyite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe,Mn,Al) 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Rhodolite and Pumpellyite Specific Gravity

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