Pargasite and Dioptase Physical Properties

Pargasite and Dioptase Chemical Formula

While comparing Pargasite and Dioptase 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 Dioptase 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 Dioptase- CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Pargasite and Dioptase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pargasite and Dioptase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pargasite and Dioptase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pargasite is 3.25-3.35 whereas that of Dioptase is 3.25-3.35.