Pargasite and Iolite Physical Properties

Pargasite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.04-3.262.6-2.7

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Splintery, Brittle, Uneven

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1.6 Cleavage

{110} perfect

3,1

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-67-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

Pargasite and Iolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pargasite and Iolite 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 Iolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Pargasite- NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Iolite- Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

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Pargasite and Iolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pargasite and Iolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pargasite and Iolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pargasite is 2.6-2.7 whereas that of Iolite is 2.6-2.7.