Scorzalite and Pargasite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.31
3.04-3.26
Fracture
Uneven
Splintery, Brittle, Uneven
Cleavage
{110} Good
{110} perfect
Chemical Composition
(Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Scorzalite and Pargasite Chemical Formula
While comparing Scorzalite 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 Scorzalite and Pargasite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Scorzalite- (Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Pargasite- NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Scorzalite and Pargasite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scorzalite and Pargasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scorzalite and Pargasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scorzalite is 3.04-3.26 whereas that of Pargasite is 3.04-3.26.