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Aragonite and Pargasite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

Dilute acid
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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.93-2.963.04-3.26
1 7.18
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Fracture

Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Splintery, Uneven

Cleavage

Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
{110} perfect

Mohs Hardness

3.5-45-6
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Aragonite and Pargasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aragonite 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 Aragonite and Pargasite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Aragonite- CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Pargasite- NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Aragonite and Pargasite Specific Gravity

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