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Poudretteite and Pargasite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.51-2.533.04-3.26
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery
Splintery, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
None
{110} perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
55-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Poudretteite and Pargasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Poudretteite 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 Poudretteite and Pargasite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Poudretteite- KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Pargasite- NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Poudretteite and Pargasite Specific Gravity

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