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Pargasite
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Pargasite and Prase Opal 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
3.04-3.261.98-2.25
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Brittle, Uneven
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{110} perfect
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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)
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Pargasite and Prase Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Pargasite and Prase 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 Prase 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 Prase Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Pargasite and Prase Opal Specific Gravity

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