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Pargasite and Turquoise Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.04-3.262.30-2.90
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Brittle, Uneven
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{110} perfect
Good to perfect_usually N/A
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-65-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Pargasite and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Pargasite and Turquoise 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 Turquoise 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 Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Pargasite and Turquoise Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pargasite and Turquoise Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pargasite and Turquoise Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pargasite is 2.30-2.90 whereas that of Turquoise is 2.30-2.90.