Brookite and Pargasite Physical Properties

Brookite and Pargasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brookite 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 Brookite and Pargasite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Brookite- TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
• Chemical formula of Pargasite- NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Brookite and Pargasite Specific Gravity

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