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Pargasite and Pezzottaite Physical Properties


Pezzottaite and Pargasite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.04-3.26   
2.90-3.14   

Fracture
Splintery, Brittle, Uneven   
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
{110} perfect   
Imperfect; basal   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Pargasite and Pezzottaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pargasite and Pezzottaite 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 Pezzottaite chemical formula.

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Pargasite and Pezzottaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pargasite and Pezzottaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pargasite and Pezzottaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pargasite is 2.90-3.14 whereas that of Pezzottaite is 2.90-3.14.

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