Pargasite and Rubellite Physical Properties

Pargasite and Rubellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pargasite and Rubellite 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 Rubellite 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 Rubellite- Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.

Pargasite and Rubellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pargasite and Rubellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pargasite and Rubellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pargasite is 3.01-3.06 whereas that of Rubellite is 3.01-3.06.