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Pargasite and Star Sapphire Physical Properties


Star Sapphire and Pargasite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.04-3.26   
3.90-4.05   

Fracture
Splintery, Brittle, Uneven   
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Cleavage
{110} perfect   
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Mohs Hardness
5-6   
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Chemical Composition
NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Pargasite and Star Sapphire Chemical Formula

While comparing Pargasite and Star Sapphire 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 Star Sapphire chemical formula.

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Pargasite and Star Sapphire Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pargasite and Star Sapphire Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pargasite and Star Sapphire Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pargasite is 3.90-4.05 whereas that of Star Sapphire is 3.90-4.05.

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