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Pargasite and Simpsonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.04-3.26
Not Available
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Brittle, Uneven
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{110} perfect
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Pargasite and Simpsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pargasite and Simpsonite 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 Simpsonite 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 Simpsonite- Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Pargasite and Simpsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pargasite and Simpsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pargasite and Simpsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pargasite is Not Available whereas that of Simpsonite is Not Available.