Pargasite and Garnet Physical Properties

Pargasite and Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Pargasite and Garnet 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 Garnet 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 Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.

Pargasite and Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pargasite and Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pargasite and Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pargasite is 3.55-4.33 whereas that of Garnet is 3.55-4.33.