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Bort and Pargasite Physical Properties

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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
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Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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Splintery, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
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{110} perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
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Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
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NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Bort and Pargasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bort 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 Bort and Pargasite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Pargasite- NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Bort and Pargasite Specific Gravity

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