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Pargasite and Musgravite 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
3.04-3.263.62-3.68
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Brittle, Uneven
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{110} perfect
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-68-8.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Pargasite and Musgravite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pargasite and Musgravite 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 Musgravite 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 Musgravite- (Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Pargasite and Musgravite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pargasite and Musgravite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pargasite and Musgravite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pargasite is 3.62-3.68 whereas that of Musgravite is 3.62-3.68.