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Pargasite and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.04-3.263.0-3.3
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Brittle, Uneven
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{110} perfect
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-63.5-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
MnCO3

Pargasite and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pargasite and Rhodochrosite 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 Rhodochrosite 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 Rhodochrosite- MnCO3

Pargasite and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pargasite and Rhodochrosite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pargasite and Rhodochrosite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pargasite is 3.0-3.3 whereas that of Rhodochrosite is 3.0-3.3.