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Pargasite and Vanadinite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.04-3.266.8-7.1
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Brittle, Uneven
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{110} perfect
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-63-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
C20H36

Pargasite and Vanadinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pargasite and Vanadinite 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 Vanadinite 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 Vanadinite- C20H36

Pargasite and Vanadinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pargasite and Vanadinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pargasite and Vanadinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pargasite is 6.8-7.1 whereas that of Vanadinite is 6.8-7.1.