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Polyhalite and Pargasite Physical Properties


Pargasite and Polyhalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.78  
3.04-3.26  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Splintery, Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}  
{110} perfect  

Mohs Hardness
3.5  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O  
NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Polyhalite and Pargasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Polyhalite 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 Polyhalite and Pargasite chemical formula.

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Polyhalite and Pargasite Specific Gravity

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

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