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Lepidocrocite and Pargasite Physical Properties


Pargasite and Lepidocrocite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4   
3.04-3.26   

Fracture
Uneven   
Splintery, Brittle, Uneven   

Cleavage
{010} Perfect   
{110} perfect   

Mohs Hardness
5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Lepidocrocite and Pargasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lepidocrocite 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 Lepidocrocite and Pargasite chemical formula.

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Lepidocrocite and Pargasite Specific Gravity

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

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