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Pargasite and Chrysocolla Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.04-3.26
2.00-2.45
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Brittle, Uneven
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{110} perfect
none
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
2-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4

Pargasite and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula

While comparing Pargasite and Chrysocolla 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 Chrysocolla 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 Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4

Pargasite and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pargasite and Chrysocolla Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pargasite and Chrysocolla Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pargasite is 2.00-2.45 whereas that of Chrysocolla is 2.00-2.45.