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Ceylonite and Pargasite Physical Properties


Pargasite and Ceylonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.63-3.9  
3.04-3.26  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Splintery, Uneven  

Cleavage
Indistinct  
{110} perfect  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references  
NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Ceylonite and Pargasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite and Pargasite chemical formula.

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Ceylonite and Pargasite Specific Gravity

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

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