Pargasite and Witherite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.04-3.26
4.27-4.35
Fracture
Splintery, Brittle, Uneven
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
{110} perfect
{010} Distinct
Chemical Composition
NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
BaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Pargasite and Witherite Chemical Formula
While comparing Pargasite and Witherite 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 Witherite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Pargasite- NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Witherite- BaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Pargasite and Witherite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pargasite and Witherite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pargasite and Witherite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pargasite is 4.27-4.35 whereas that of Witherite is 4.27-4.35.