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Pargasite and Labradorite 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
3.04-3.26
2.69-2.72
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Brittle, Uneven
Uneven, Conchoidal, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
{110} perfect
Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8

Pargasite and Labradorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pargasite and Labradorite 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 Labradorite 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 Labradorite- (Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8

Pargasite and Labradorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pargasite and Labradorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pargasite and Labradorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pargasite is 2.69-2.72 whereas that of Labradorite is 2.69-2.72.