Wavellite and Pargasite Physical Properties

Wavellite

Pargasite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.363.04-3.26

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous

Splintery, Brittle, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct

{110} perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-45-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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

Wavellite and Pargasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wavellite 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 Wavellite and Pargasite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Wavellite- Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Pargasite- NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Wavellite and Pargasite Specific Gravity

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