Pargasite and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.04-3.26
3.69-3.81
Fracture
Splintery, Brittle, Uneven
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
{110} perfect
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
Chemical Composition
NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
BeAl 2 O 4
Pargasite and Chrysoberyl Chemical Formula
While comparing Pargasite and Chrysoberyl 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 Chrysoberyl chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Pargasite- NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl 2 O 4
Pargasite and Chrysoberyl Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pargasite and Chrysoberyl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pargasite and Chrysoberyl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pargasite is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Chrysoberyl is 3.69-3.81.