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Pargasite and Goldstone Physical Properties

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
3.04-3.26
2.50-2.80
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Brittle, Uneven
torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).
1.6 Cleavage
{110} perfect
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
6
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Au

Pargasite and Goldstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Pargasite and Goldstone 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 Goldstone 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 Goldstone- Au

Pargasite and Goldstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pargasite and Goldstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pargasite and Goldstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pargasite is 2.50-2.80 whereas that of Goldstone is 2.50-2.80.