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Pargasite and Pleonaste Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.04-3.263.80
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Brittle, Uneven
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1.6 Cleavage
{110} perfect
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-68
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Mg,Fe)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Pargasite and Pleonaste Chemical Formula

While comparing Pargasite and Pleonaste 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 Pleonaste 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 Pleonaste- (Mg,Fe)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Pargasite and Pleonaste Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pargasite and Pleonaste Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pargasite and Pleonaste Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pargasite is 3.80 whereas that of Pleonaste is 3.80.