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Thulite and Pargasite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.13.04-3.26
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Splintery, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
{110} perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-75-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Thulite and Pargasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Thulite 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 Thulite and Pargasite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Thulite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Pargasite- NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Thulite and Pargasite Specific Gravity

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