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Clinohedrite and Pargasite Physical Properties

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
3.28-3.335
3.04-3.26
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Splintery, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{010} Perfect
{110} perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Clinohedrite and Pargasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinohedrite 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 Clinohedrite and Pargasite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Clinohedrite- CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Pargasite- NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Clinohedrite and Pargasite Specific Gravity

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