Pargasite and Thomsonite Physical Properties

Pargasite and Thomsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pargasite and Thomsonite 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 Thomsonite 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 Thomsonite- NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Pargasite and Thomsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pargasite and Thomsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pargasite and Thomsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pargasite is 2.25-2.40 whereas that of Thomsonite is 2.25-2.40.