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Shungite and Pargasite Physical Properties


Pargasite and Shungite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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3.04-3.26   

Fracture
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Splintery, Brittle, Uneven   

Cleavage
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{110} perfect   

Mohs Hardness
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5-6   

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

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Shungite and Pargasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Shungite 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 Shungite and Pargasite chemical formula.

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Shungite and Pargasite Specific Gravity

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

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