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Pargasite and Gyrolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.04-3.26
2.48
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Brittle, Uneven
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{110} perfect
Perfect on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
2
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)

Pargasite and Gyrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pargasite and Gyrolite 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 Gyrolite 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 Gyrolite- NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)

Pargasite and Gyrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pargasite and Gyrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pargasite and Gyrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pargasite is 2.48 whereas that of Gyrolite is 2.48.