Weloganite and Pargasite Physical Properties

Weloganite

Pargasite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.20-3.223.04-3.26

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

Splintery, Brittle, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on pseudo {0001}

{110} perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

35-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Weloganite and Pargasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Weloganite 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 Weloganite and Pargasite chemical formula.

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

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Weloganite and Pargasite Specific Gravity

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