Pargasite

Pargasite and Pargasite Physical Properties

Pargasite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.04-3.263.04-3.26

1 7.18

2.4 Fracture

Splintery, Brittle, Uneven

2.5 Cleavage

{110} perfect

2.6 Mohs Hardness

5-65-6

2 10

2.12 Chemical Composition

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

Pargasite and Pargasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pargasite and Pargasite 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 Pargasite chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pargasite and Pargasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pargasite and Pargasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pargasite is 3.04-3.26 whereas that of Pargasite is 3.04-3.26.