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Pargasite and Eudialyte Physical Properties


Eudialyte and Pargasite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
H₂SO₄  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.04-3.26  
2.74-3.00  

Fracture
Splintery, Uneven  
Uneven  

Cleavage
{110} perfect  
Distinct on {0001} imperfect on {11 2 0}  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
Na 4(Ca,Ce) 2(Fe,Mn,Y)ZrSi 8O 22(OH,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Pargasite and Eudialyte Chemical Formula

While comparing Pargasite and Eudialyte 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 Eudialyte chemical formula.

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Pargasite and Eudialyte Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pargasite and Eudialyte Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pargasite and Eudialyte Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pargasite is 2.74-3.00 whereas that of Eudialyte is 2.74-3.00.

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