Padparadscha and Pargasite Physical Properties

Padparadscha and Pargasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Padparadscha 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 Padparadscha and Pargasite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Padparadscha- Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Pargasite- NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Padparadscha and Pargasite Specific Gravity

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