Pargasite and Mohawkite Physical Properties

Pargasite and Mohawkite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pargasite and Mohawkite 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 Mohawkite 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 Mohawkite- Cu3As

Pargasite and Mohawkite Specific Gravity

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