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Pargasite and Langbeinite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Slowly dissolves in water
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.04-3.26
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1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Brittle, Uneven
Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{110} perfect
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
3.5-4
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 Langbeinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pargasite and Langbeinite 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 Langbeinite 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 Langbeinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pargasite and Langbeinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pargasite and Langbeinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pargasite is Not Available whereas that of Langbeinite is Not Available.