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Pargasite and Stichtite Physical Properties


Stichtite 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   
2.11-2.20   

Fracture
Splintery, Brittle, Uneven   
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven   

Cleavage
{110} perfect   
Perfect on {0001}   

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)   
Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Pargasite and Stichtite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pargasite and Stichtite 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 Stichtite chemical formula.

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Pargasite and Stichtite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pargasite and Stichtite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pargasite and Stichtite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pargasite is 2.11-2.20 whereas that of Stichtite is 2.11-2.20.

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