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Pargasite and Larvikite Physical Properties


Larvikite and Pargasite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.04-3.26  
2.59  

Fracture
Splintery, Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
{110} perfect  
None  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
(Na,Ca)2(Fe2+,Mg)3Si3O10  

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Pargasite and Larvikite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pargasite and Larvikite 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 Larvikite chemical formula.

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Pargasite and Larvikite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pargasite and Larvikite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pargasite and Larvikite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pargasite is 2.59 whereas that of Larvikite is 2.59.

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