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Pargasite and Diopside Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.04-3.26
3.22-3.40
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Brittle, Uneven
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{110} perfect
Distinct/good on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
CaMgSi2O6

Pargasite and Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Pargasite and Diopside 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 Diopside 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 Diopside- CaMgSi2O6

Pargasite and Diopside Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pargasite and Diopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pargasite and Diopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pargasite is 3.22-3.40 whereas that of Diopside is 3.22-3.40.