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Pargasite and Matrix Opal Physical Properties


Matrix Opal and Pargasite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.04-3.26  
1.98-2.50  

Fracture
Splintery, Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{110} perfect  
None  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
5.5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
SiO2·nH2O  

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Pargasite and Matrix Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Pargasite and Matrix Opal 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 Matrix Opal chemical formula.

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Pargasite and Matrix Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pargasite and Matrix Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pargasite and Matrix Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pargasite is 1.98-2.50 whereas that of Matrix Opal is 1.98-2.50.

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