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Pargasite and Libyan Desert Glass Physical Properties


Libyan Desert Glass and Pargasite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.04-3.26   
2   

Fracture
Splintery, Brittle, Uneven   
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Cleavage
{110} perfect   
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Mohs Hardness
5-6   
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Chemical Composition
NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
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Pargasite and Libyan Desert Glass Chemical Formula

While comparing Pargasite and Libyan Desert Glass 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 Libyan Desert Glass chemical formula.

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Pargasite and Libyan Desert Glass Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pargasite and Libyan Desert Glass Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pargasite and Libyan Desert Glass Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pargasite is 2 whereas that of Libyan Desert Glass is 2.

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