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Pargasite and Goethite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
HCl soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.04-3.26
4.27-4.29
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Brittle, Uneven
Uneven, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., Uneven, Gemstones (2009), torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).
1.6 Cleavage
{110} perfect
Perfect {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Pargasite and Goethite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pargasite and Goethite 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 Goethite 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 Goethite- FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Pargasite and Goethite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pargasite and Goethite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pargasite and Goethite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pargasite is 4.27-4.29 whereas that of Goethite is 4.27-4.29.