Pargasite and Aragonite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Dilute acid

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.04-3.262.93-2.96

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Splintery, Brittle, Uneven

Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{110} perfect

Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-63.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Pargasite and Aragonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pargasite and Aragonite 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 Aragonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Pargasite- NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Aragonite- CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Pargasite and Aragonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pargasite and Aragonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pargasite and Aragonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pargasite is 2.93-2.96 whereas that of Aragonite is 2.93-2.96.