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Pargasite and Spinel Physical Properties


Spinel and Pargasite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
none   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.04-3.26   
3.64-3.66   

Fracture
Splintery, Brittle, Uneven   
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
{110} perfect   
None, but may exhibit slight parting   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
8   

Chemical Composition
NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
MgAl2O4   

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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.

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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.

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