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Parisite and Achroite Physical Properties


Achroite and Parisite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.33-4.42  
2.90-3.40  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
Perfect  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
4.5  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca(Nd,Ce,La) 2(CO 3) 3F 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.  

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Parisite and Achroite Chemical Formula

While comparing Parisite and Achroite 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 Parisite and Achroite chemical formula.

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Parisite and Achroite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Parisite and Achroite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Parisite and Achroite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Parisite is 2.90-3.40 whereas that of Achroite is 2.90-3.40.

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