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Lawsonite and Pargasite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.09
3.04-3.26
1.5 Fracture
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
Splintery, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
{110} perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Lawsonite and Pargasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite and Pargasite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Pargasite- NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Lawsonite and Pargasite Specific Gravity

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