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Pargasite and Spinel Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
none
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.04-3.26
3.64-3.66
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Brittle, Uneven
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{110} perfect
None, but may exhibit slight parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
8
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
MgAl2O4

Pargasite and Spinel Chemical Formula

While comparing Pargasite and Spinel 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 Spinel 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 Spinel- MgAl2O4

Pargasite and Spinel Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pargasite and Spinel Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pargasite and Spinel Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pargasite is 3.64-3.66 whereas that of Spinel is 3.64-3.66.