Pargasite and Chabazite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.04-3.26
2.08-2.16
Fracture
Splintery, Brittle, Uneven
Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
{110} perfect
distinct/good on {1011}
Chemical Composition
NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Pargasite and Chabazite Chemical Formula
While comparing Pargasite and Chabazite 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 Chabazite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Pargasite- NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Chabazite- CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Pargasite and Chabazite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pargasite and Chabazite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pargasite and Chabazite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pargasite is 2.08-2.16 whereas that of Chabazite is 2.08-2.16.