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Pargasite and Vlasovite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO3
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.04-3.26
2.97
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Brittle, Uneven
Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{110} perfect
Distinct on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
6
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 Vlasovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pargasite and Vlasovite 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 Vlasovite 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 Vlasovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pargasite and Vlasovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pargasite and Vlasovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pargasite is 2.97 whereas that of Vlasovite is 2.97.