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Pargasite and Enstatite Physical Properties


Enstatite and Pargasite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.04-3.26   
3.20-3.25   

Fracture
Splintery, Brittle, Uneven   
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
{110} perfect   
Good/distinct on [210]   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
5.5   

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   

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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.

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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.

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