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Pargasite and Gaspeite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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HCl soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.04-3.26
3.71
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Brittle, Uneven
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{110} perfect
{10 1 1} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
4.5-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

Pargasite and Gaspeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pargasite and Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

Pargasite and Gaspeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pargasite and Gaspeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pargasite and Gaspeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pargasite is 3.71 whereas that of Gaspeite is 3.71.