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Pargasite and Sinhalite Physical Properties


Sinhalite and Pargasite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.04-3.26  
3.46-3.50  

Fracture
Splintery, Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{110} perfect  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
6-7  

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

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Pargasite and Sinhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pargasite and Sinhalite 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 Sinhalite chemical formula.

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Pargasite and Sinhalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pargasite and Sinhalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pargasite and Sinhalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pargasite is 3.46-3.50 whereas that of Sinhalite is 3.46-3.50.

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