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Pargasite and Opal Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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BrittleWalter Schumann
1.2 Solubility
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hot salt water
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.04-3.261.98-2.25
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Brittle, Uneven
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{110} perfect
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-65-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
SiO2 · nH2O

Pargasite and Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Pargasite and 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 Opal 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 Opal- SiO2 · nH2O

Pargasite and Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pargasite and Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pargasite and Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pargasite is 1.98-2.25 whereas that of Opal is 1.98-2.25.