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Pargasite and Inderite 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
3.04-3.261.79
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Brittle, Uneven
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{110} perfect
{110} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-62.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Pargasite and Inderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pargasite and Inderite 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 Inderite 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 Inderite- MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Pargasite and Inderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pargasite and Inderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pargasite and Inderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pargasite is 1.79 whereas that of Inderite is 1.79.