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Villiaumite and Pargasite Physical Properties

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
2.79
3.04-3.26
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
Splintery, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect, {001} Perfect
{110} perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaFUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Villiaumite and Pargasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Villiaumite 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 Villiaumite and Pargasite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Villiaumite- NaFUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Pargasite- NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Villiaumite and Pargasite Specific Gravity

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