Pargasite and Chromite Physical Properties

Pargasite

Chromite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.04-3.264.5-4.8

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Splintery, Brittle, Uneven

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{110} perfect

None, parting may develop along {111}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-65.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Fe++Cr2O4

Pargasite and Chromite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pargasite and Chromite 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 Chromite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Pargasite- NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Chromite- Fe++Cr2O4

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Pargasite and Chromite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pargasite and Chromite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pargasite and Chromite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pargasite is 4.5-4.8 whereas that of Chromite is 4.5-4.8.