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Pargasite and Violane Physical Properties


Violane and Pargasite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.04-3.26   
3.22-3.40   

Fracture
Splintery, Brittle, Uneven   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
{110} perfect   
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Mohs Hardness
5-6   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
(Ca,Mg,Mn)SiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Pargasite and Violane Chemical Formula

While comparing Pargasite and Violane 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 Violane chemical formula.

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Pargasite and Violane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pargasite and Violane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pargasite and Violane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pargasite is 3.22-3.40 whereas that of Violane is 3.22-3.40.

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