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Pargasite and Halite Physical Properties


Halite and Pargasite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Water-soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.04-3.26  
2.17  

Fracture
Splintery, Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{110} perfect  
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
2.0-2.5  

Chemical Composition
NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
NaCl  

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Pargasite and Halite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pargasite and Halite 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 Halite chemical formula.

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Pargasite and Halite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pargasite and Halite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pargasite and Halite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pargasite is 2.17 whereas that of Halite is 2.17.

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