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Emerald and Pargasite Physical Properties


Pargasite and Emerald Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
Hard  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.67-2.78  
3.04-3.26  

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Splintery, Uneven  

Cleavage
Imperfect on the [0001]  
{110} perfect  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6  
NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Emerald and Pargasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Emerald 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 Emerald and Pargasite chemical formula.

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Emerald and Pargasite Specific Gravity

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

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