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Pargasite and Carletonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.04-3.26
2.45
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Brittle, Uneven
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{110} perfect
Perfect on {001}, good on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
4-4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
KNa 4Ca 4Si 8O 18(CO 3) 4(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Pargasite and Carletonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pargasite and Carletonite 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 Carletonite 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 Carletonite- KNa 4Ca 4Si 8O 18(CO 3) 4(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Pargasite and Carletonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pargasite and Carletonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pargasite and Carletonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pargasite is 2.45 whereas that of Carletonite is 2.45.