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Jacobsite and Pargasite Physical Properties


Pargasite and Jacobsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.76-5.03  
3.04-3.26  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Splintery, Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
{110} perfect  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg)(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Jacobsite and Pargasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jacobsite 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 Jacobsite and Pargasite chemical formula.

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Jacobsite and Pargasite Specific Gravity

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

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