Pargasite and Hexagonite Physical Properties

Pargasite and Hexagonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pargasite and Hexagonite 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 Hexagonite 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 Hexagonite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Pargasite and Hexagonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pargasite and Hexagonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pargasite and Hexagonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pargasite is 2.98-3.03 whereas that of Hexagonite is 2.98-3.03.