Legrandite and Pargasite Physical Properties

Legrandite

Pargasite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.98-4.043.04-3.26

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

Splintery, Brittle, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Imperfect, poor one {100}

{110} perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.5-55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Legrandite and Pargasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Legrandite 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 Legrandite and Pargasite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Legrandite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Pargasite- NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Legrandite and Pargasite Specific Gravity

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