Pargasite and Annabergite Physical Properties

Pargasite and Annabergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pargasite and Annabergite 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 Annabergite 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 Annabergite- Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Pargasite and Annabergite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pargasite and Annabergite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pargasite and Annabergite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pargasite is 3.07 whereas that of Annabergite is 3.07.