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Pargasite and Spodumene Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.04-3.26
3.15-3.21
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Brittle, Uneven
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{110} perfect
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
LiAlSi2O6

Pargasite and Spodumene Chemical Formula

While comparing Pargasite and Spodumene 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 Spodumene 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 Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6

Pargasite and Spodumene Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pargasite and Spodumene Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pargasite and Spodumene Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pargasite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Spodumene is 3.15-3.21.