Pargasite and Lepidolite Physical Properties

Pargasite and Lepidolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pargasite and Lepidolite 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 Lepidolite 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 Lepidolite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Pargasite and Lepidolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pargasite and Lepidolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pargasite and Lepidolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pargasite is 2.80-2.90 whereas that of Lepidolite is 2.80-2.90.