Vanadinite and Pargasite Physical Properties

Vanadinite

Pargasite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

6.8-7.13.04-3.26

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

Splintery, Brittle, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

None

{110} perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-45-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

C20H36

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

Vanadinite and Pargasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vanadinite 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 Vanadinite and Pargasite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Vanadinite- C20H36
Chemical formula of Pargasite- NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Vanadinite and Pargasite Specific Gravity

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