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Pargasite and Rose Quartz 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
3.04-3.26
2.65
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Brittle, Uneven
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
{110} perfect
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
7
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
SiO2

Pargasite and Rose Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Pargasite and Rose 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 Rose 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 Rose Quartz- SiO2

Pargasite and Rose Quartz Specific Gravity

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