Home
Gemstones


Feldspar and Pargasite Physical Properties


Pargasite and Feldspar Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.56-2.75   
3.04-3.26   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Splintery, Brittle, Uneven   

Cleavage
two or three   
{110} perfect   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

Feldspar and Pargasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Feldspar 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 Feldspar and Pargasite chemical formula.

Compare Green Gemstones

Feldspar and Pargasite Specific Gravity

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

Green Gemstones

Green Gemstones


Compare Green Gemstones