Pargasite

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Physical & Optical Properties

Mohs Hardness 5,0 – 6,0
Specific Gravity 3,04 – 3,26
Refractive Index 1,613 – 1,663
Crystal System Monoclinic
Cleavage Perfect
Color various
Birefringence 0,02
Pleochroism Orange/brown stones - distinct: colorless to yellow - light brown - brown; Green stones - distinct: greenish-yellow - emerald-green - greenish-blue

Mohs Hardness

Mohs Hardness: 5,0 – 6,0
1 Soft10 Hard

Crystal System

β a b c Monoclinic a ≠ b ≠ c, α = γ = 90°, β ≠ 90°

Value & Market

Price Tier Budget (< $50/ct)

About Pargasite

La pargasita es un anfíbol cálcico de magnesio y aluminio que forma cristales prismáticos de color verde oscuro a negro verdoso, pardo o azul grisáceo con lustre vítreo. Aunque es un mineral metamórfico e ígneo relativamente común, los cristales transparentes de calidad gema son raros y se encuentran en yacimientos de mármol y peridotita de Afganistán, Myanmar y Tanzania. Su color verde oscuro en gemas facetadas es similar al de ciertas variedades de hornblenda y actinolita.

Jewelry Use

Durability 4/10

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pargasite?
La pargasita es un anfíbol cálcico de magnesio y aluminio que forma cristales prismáticos de color verde oscuro a negro verdoso, pardo o azul grisáceo con lustre vítreo. Aunque es un mineral metamórfico e ígneo relativamente común, los cristales transparentes de calidad gema son raros y se encuentra
What is the hardness of Pargasite?
Pargasite has a Mohs hardness of 5.0 to 6.0, making it moderate for use in jewelry.
What color is Pargasite?
Pargasite is primarily Various.
How much does Pargasite cost?
Pargasite falls into the Budget (< $50/ct) price range. Prices vary based on color, clarity, cut, and origin.
What is the crystal system of Pargasite?
Pargasite belongs to the Monoclinic crystal system.

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