Zultanite and Pargasite Physical Properties

Zultanite

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

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available3.04-3.26

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Splintery, Brittle, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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{110} perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-75-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Zultanite and Pargasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zultanite 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 Zultanite 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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Zultanite and Pargasite Specific Gravity

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