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Pargasite and Hambergite Physical Properties


Hambergite and Pargasite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.04-3.26   
2.33-2.37   

Fracture
Splintery, Brittle, Uneven   
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
{110} perfect   
Perfect on {010}, good on {100}   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
7.5   

Chemical Composition
NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Pargasite and Hambergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pargasite and Hambergite 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 Hambergite chemical formula.

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Pargasite and Hambergite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pargasite and Hambergite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pargasite and Hambergite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pargasite is 2.33-2.37 whereas that of Hambergite is 2.33-2.37.

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