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Pargasite and Kutnohorite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.04-3.26
3.12
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Brittle, Uneven
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{110} perfect
Perfect on {10 1 1}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
3-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Pargasite and Kutnohorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pargasite and Kutnohorite 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 Kutnohorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pargasite- NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Pargasite and Kutnohorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pargasite and Kutnohorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pargasite and Kutnohorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pargasite is 3.12 whereas that of Kutnohorite is 3.12.