Pargasite and Axinite Physical Properties

Pargasite and Axinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pargasite and Axinite 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 Axinite 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 Axinite- (Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Pargasite and Axinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pargasite and Axinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pargasite and Axinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pargasite is 3.26-3.36 whereas that of Axinite is 3.26-3.36.