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Pargasite and Titanite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.04-3.26
3.48-3.60
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Brittle, Uneven
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{110} perfect
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Pargasite and Titanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pargasite and Titanite 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 Titanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pargasite- NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Pargasite and Titanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pargasite and Titanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pargasite and Titanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pargasite is 3.48-3.60 whereas that of Titanite is 3.48-3.60.