Pargasite and Flint Physical Properties

Pargasite

Flint

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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

3.04-3.26Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Splintery, Brittle, Uneven

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{110} perfect

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-6Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Pargasite and Flint Chemical Formula

While comparing Pargasite and Flint 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 Flint chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Pargasite- NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Pargasite and Flint Specific Gravity

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