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Amber and Pargasite Physical Properties


Pargasite and Amber Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.05-1.10   
3.04-3.26   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Splintery, Brittle, Uneven   

Cleavage
None   
{110} perfect   

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]   
NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Amber and Pargasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amber and Pargasite 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 Amber and Pargasite chemical formula.

Amber and Pargasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amber and Pargasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amber and Pargasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amber is 3.04-3.26 whereas that of Pargasite is 3.04-3.26.

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