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Rock Crystal and Pumpellyite Physical Properties


Pumpellyite and Rock Crystal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.65   
3.20-3.30   

Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
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Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
7   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Ca 2(Mg,Fe,Mn,Al) 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Rock Crystal and Pumpellyite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rock Crystal 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 Rock Crystal and Pumpellyite chemical formula.

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Rock Crystal and Pumpellyite Specific Gravity

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

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