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Pargasite and Copper Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.04-3.26
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1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Brittle, Uneven
Hackly Jagged, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).
1.6 Cleavage
{110} perfect
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Cu

Pargasite and Copper Chemical Formula

While comparing Pargasite and Copper 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 Copper 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 Copper- Cu

Pargasite and Copper Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pargasite and Copper Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pargasite and Copper Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pargasite is Not Available whereas that of Copper is Not Available.