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Pargasite and Natrolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.04-3.26
2.20-2.26
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Brittle, Uneven
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{110} perfect
Perfect on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Na 2[Al 2Si 3O 10] · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Pargasite and Natrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pargasite and Natrolite 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 Natrolite 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 Natrolite- Na 2[Al 2Si 3O 10] · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Pargasite and Natrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pargasite and Natrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pargasite and Natrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pargasite is 2.20-2.26 whereas that of Natrolite is 2.20-2.26.