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Pargasite
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Pargasite and Pyrargyrite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.04-3.265.85
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Brittle, Uneven
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{110} perfect
Distinct on {10 1 1}, imperfect on {01 1 2}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-62.5-3
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Ag 3SbS 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Pargasite and Pyrargyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pargasite and Pyrargyrite 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 Pyrargyrite 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 Pyrargyrite- Ag 3SbS 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Pargasite and Pyrargyrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pargasite and Pyrargyrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pargasite and Pyrargyrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pargasite is 5.85 whereas that of Pyrargyrite is 5.85.