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Jasper and Pargasite Physical Properties


Pargasite and Jasper Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.58-2.91   
3.04-3.26   

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

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
{110} perfect   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Jasper and Pargasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jasper 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 Jasper and Pargasite chemical formula.

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Jasper and Pargasite Specific Gravity

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

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