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Pargasite and Glaucophane Physical Properties


Glaucophane and Pargasite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.04-3.26   
3-3.15   

Fracture
Splintery, Brittle, Uneven   
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
{110} perfect   
Good on [110] and on [001]   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
6.0-6.5   

Chemical Composition
NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2   

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Pargasite and Glaucophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Pargasite and Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane chemical formula.

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Pargasite and Glaucophane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pargasite and Glaucophane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pargasite and Glaucophane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pargasite is 3-3.15 whereas that of Glaucophane is 3-3.15.

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