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Pargasite
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Pargasite and Pyrope Almandine 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
3.04-3.263.62-4.20
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Brittle, Uneven
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
1.6 Cleavage
{110} perfect
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-67-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Pargasite and Pyrope Almandine Chemical Formula

While comparing Pargasite and Pyrope Almandine 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 Pyrope Almandine 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 Pyrope Almandine- (Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Pargasite and Pyrope Almandine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pargasite and Pyrope Almandine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pargasite and Pyrope Almandine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pargasite is 3.62-4.20 whereas that of Pyrope Almandine is 3.62-4.20.