Pargasite and Apatite Physical Properties

Pargasite and Apatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pargasite and Apatite 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 Apatite 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 Apatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3(F,OH,Cl)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Pargasite and Apatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pargasite and Apatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pargasite and Apatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pargasite is 3.16-3.23 whereas that of Apatite is 3.16-3.23.