Rhodolite and Pargasite Physical Properties

Rhodolite

Pargasite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.843.04-3.26

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

Splintery, Brittle, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

none, may show indistinct parting

{110} perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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

Rhodolite and Pargasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite and Pargasite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂
Chemical formula of Pargasite- NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Rhodolite and Pargasite Specific Gravity

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