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Gaspeite and Pargasite Physical Properties


Pargasite and Gaspeite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
HCl soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.71   
3.04-3.26   

Fracture
Uneven   
Splintery, Brittle, Uneven   

Cleavage
{10 1 1} Good   
{110} perfect   

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3   
NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Gaspeite and Pargasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite and Pargasite chemical formula.

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Gaspeite and Pargasite Specific Gravity

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

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