Pargasite and Serpentine Physical Properties

Pargasite and Serpentine Chemical Formula

While comparing Pargasite and Serpentine 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 Serpentine 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 Serpentine- H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Pargasite and Serpentine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pargasite and Serpentine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pargasite and Serpentine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pargasite is 2.44-2.62 whereas that of Serpentine is 2.44-2.62.