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Pargasite and Staurolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.04-3.26
3.7-3.8
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Brittle, Uneven
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{110} perfect
Distinct on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Fe,Mg,Zn) 2Al 9(Si,Al) 4O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Pargasite and Staurolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pargasite and Staurolite 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 Staurolite 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 Staurolite- (Fe,Mg,Zn) 2Al 9(Si,Al) 4O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Pargasite and Staurolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pargasite and Staurolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pargasite and Staurolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pargasite is 3.7-3.8 whereas that of Staurolite is 3.7-3.8.