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Pargasite and Enstatite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.1 Durability
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1.3 Specific Gravity
3.04-3.26
3.20-3.25
1.6 Fracture
Splintery, Brittle, Uneven
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
1.7 Cleavage
{110} perfect
Good/distinct on [210]
1.8 Mohs Hardness
5-6
5.5
1.9 Chemical Composition
NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Pargasite and Enstatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pargasite and Enstatite 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 Enstatite 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 Enstatite- Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Pargasite and Enstatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pargasite and Enstatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pargasite and Enstatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pargasite is 3.20-3.25 whereas that of Enstatite is 3.20-3.25.