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Pargasite and Selenite Physical Properties


Selenite and Pargasite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.04-3.26  
-9999  

Fracture
Splintery, Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
{110} perfect  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
2  

Chemical Composition
NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
CaSO4·2H2O  

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Pargasite and Selenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pargasite and Selenite 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 Selenite chemical formula.

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Pargasite and Selenite Specific Gravity

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

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