Pargasite and Agrellite Physical Properties

Pargasite and Agrellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pargasite and Agrellite 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 Pargasite and Agrellite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Pargasite- NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
• Chemical formula of Agrellite- NaCa2Si4O10F

Pargasite and Agrellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pargasite and Agrellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pargasite and Agrellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pargasite is 2.88 whereas that of Agrellite is 2.88.