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Pargasite and Siderite Physical Properties


Siderite and Pargasite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.04-3.26  
3.83-3.89  

Fracture
Splintery, Uneven  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{110} perfect  
Perfect on {01 1 1}  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
3.5-4.5  

Chemical Composition
NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
Fe2+ CO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Pargasite and Siderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pargasite and Siderite 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 Siderite chemical formula.

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Pargasite and Siderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pargasite and Siderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pargasite and Siderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pargasite is 3.83-3.89 whereas that of Siderite is 3.83-3.89.

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