Pargasite and Cymophane Physical Properties

Pargasite and Cymophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Pargasite and Cymophane 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 Cymophane 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 Cymophane- BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Pargasite and Cymophane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pargasite and Cymophane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pargasite and Cymophane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pargasite is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Cymophane is 3.69-3.81.