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Pargasite and Boleite Physical Properties

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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
3.04-3.26
5.05
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Brittle, Uneven
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{110} perfect
[001] perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Pargasite and Boleite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pargasite and Boleite 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 Boleite 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 Boleite- Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Pargasite and Boleite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pargasite and Boleite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pargasite and Boleite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pargasite is 5.05 whereas that of Boleite is 5.05.