Nuummite and Pargasite Physical Properties

Nuummite

Pargasite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.18-3.373.04-3.26

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

Splintery, Brittle, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on 210

{110} perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-65-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Nuummite and Pargasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nuummite 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 Nuummite and Pargasite chemical formula.

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

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Nuummite and Pargasite Specific Gravity

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