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Pargasite and Hematite Physical Properties


Hematite and Pargasite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.04-3.26  
5.00-5.30  

Fracture
Splintery, Uneven  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{110} perfect  
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
6  

Chemical Composition
NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Pargasite and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pargasite and Hematite 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 Hematite chemical formula.

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Pargasite and Hematite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pargasite and Hematite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pargasite and Hematite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pargasite is 5.00-5.30 whereas that of Hematite is 5.00-5.30.

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