Pargasite and Nickeline Physical Properties

Pargasite

Nickeline

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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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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.04-3.26Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Splintery, Brittle, Uneven

Conchoidal, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{110} perfect

{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-65-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Pargasite and Nickeline Chemical Formula

While comparing Pargasite and Nickeline 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 Nickeline chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Pargasite- NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Pargasite and Nickeline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pargasite and Nickeline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pargasite and Nickeline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pargasite is Not Available whereas that of Nickeline is Not Available.