Pearl and Pargasite Physical Properties

Pearl

Pargasite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.60-2.85

3.04-3.26

1.5 Fracture

Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Splintery, Brittle, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

none

{110} perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-4.5

5-6

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Pearl and Pargasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pearl and Pargasite 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 Pearl and Pargasite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Pargasite- NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Pearl and Pargasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pearl and Pargasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pearl and Pargasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pearl is 3.04-3.26 whereas that of Pargasite is 3.04-3.26.