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Pargasite and Californite 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
3.32-3.47
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Brittle, Uneven
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1.6 Cleavage
{110} perfect
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
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1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Pargasite and Californite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pargasite and Californite 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 Californite 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 Californite- Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Pargasite and Californite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pargasite and Californite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pargasite and Californite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pargasite is 3.32-3.47 whereas that of Californite is 3.32-3.47.