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Pargasite and Topaz Physical Properties

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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
3.04-3.263.49-3.57
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Brittle, Uneven
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{110} perfect
[001] Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-68
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2

Pargasite and Topaz Chemical Formula

While comparing Pargasite and Topaz 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 Topaz 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 Topaz- Al2SiO4(F,OH)2

Pargasite and Topaz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pargasite and Topaz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pargasite and Topaz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pargasite is 3.49-3.57 whereas that of Topaz is 3.49-3.57.