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Pargasite and Stolzite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.04-3.262
1 7.18
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Fracture

Splintery, Uneven
Conchoidal, Uneven

Cleavage

{110} perfect
Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}

Mohs Hardness

5-62.5-3
2 10
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Chemical Composition

NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
PbWO4

Pargasite and Stolzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pargasite and Stolzite 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 Stolzite 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 Stolzite- PbWO4

Pargasite and Stolzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pargasite and Stolzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pargasite and Stolzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pargasite is 2 whereas that of Stolzite is 2.