Pargasite and Cassiterite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.04-3.26
6.86-7.03
Fracture
Splintery, Brittle, Uneven
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular
Cleavage
{110} perfect
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
Chemical Composition
NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , 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 OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , 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.