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Magnesite and Pargasite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

Effervesces in hot HCl
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Durability

-
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Specific Gravity

2.92-3.123.04-3.26
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Splintery, Uneven

Cleavage

[10 1 1] perfect
{110} perfect

Mohs Hardness

3.5-4.55-6
2 10
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Chemical Composition

MgCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Magnesite and Pargasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Magnesite 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 Magnesite and Pargasite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Magnesite- MgCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Pargasite- NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Magnesite and Pargasite Specific Gravity

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