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Chalcedony and Pargasite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70
3.04-3.26
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
Splintery, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
{110} perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Chalcedony and Pargasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony and Pargasite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Pargasite- NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Chalcedony and Pargasite Specific Gravity

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