Radiolarite and Pargasite Physical Properties

Radiolarite and Pargasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Radiolarite and Pargasite 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 Radiolarite and Pargasite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Radiolarite- SiO2
• Chemical formula of Pargasite- NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Radiolarite and Pargasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Radiolarite and Pargasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Radiolarite and Pargasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Radiolarite is 3.04-3.26 whereas that of Pargasite is 3.04-3.26.