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Pargasite and Cassiterite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.04-3.26
6.86-7.03
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Brittle, Uneven
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular
1.6 Cleavage
{110} perfect
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Pargasite and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pargasite and Cassiterite 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 Cassiterite 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 Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Pargasite and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pargasite and Cassiterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pargasite and Cassiterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pargasite is 6.86-7.03 whereas that of Cassiterite is 6.86-7.03.