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Pargasite and Andradite Garnet Physical Properties

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
3.04-3.26
3.8-3.9
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Brittle, Uneven
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1.6 Cleavage
{110} perfect
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
6.5-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Ca3Fe3+2Si3O12

Pargasite and Andradite Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Pargasite and Andradite Garnet 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 Pargasite and Andradite Garnet chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pargasite- NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Andradite Garnet- Ca3Fe3+2Si3O12

Pargasite and Andradite Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pargasite and Andradite Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pargasite and Andradite Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pargasite is 3.8-3.9 whereas that of Andradite Garnet is 3.8-3.9.