Pargasite and Lizardite Physical Properties

Pargasite and Lizardite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pargasite and Lizardite 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 Lizardite 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 Lizardite- Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Pargasite and Lizardite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pargasite and Lizardite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pargasite and Lizardite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pargasite is 2.55 whereas that of Lizardite is 2.55.