Pargasite and Microcline Physical Properties

Pargasite and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Pargasite and Microcline 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 Microcline 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 Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Pargasite and Microcline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pargasite and Microcline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pargasite and Microcline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pargasite is 2.55-2.63 whereas that of Microcline is 2.55-2.63.