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Pargasite and Quartz Physical Properties

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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
3.04-3.262.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Brittle, Uneven
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems
1.6 Cleavage
{110} perfect
{0110} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-67
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
SiO2

Pargasite and Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Pargasite and Quartz 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 Quartz 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 Quartz- SiO2

Pargasite and Quartz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pargasite and Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pargasite and Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pargasite is 2.65 whereas that of Quartz is 2.65.