Sard and Pumpellyite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.58-2.63
3.20-3.30
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
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Cleavage
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Chemical Composition
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ca 2(Mg,Fe,Mn,Al) 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Sard and Pumpellyite Chemical Formula
While comparing Sard 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 Sard and Pumpellyite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Sard- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Pumpellyite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe,Mn,Al) 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Sard and Pumpellyite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sard and Pumpellyite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sard and Pumpellyite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sard is 3.20-3.30 whereas that of Pumpellyite is 3.20-3.30.