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Physical & Optical Properties

Mohs Hardness 4.5
Specific Gravity 4.33 – 4.42
Refractive Index 1.671 – 1.771
Crystal System Trigonal
Luster Vitreous
Cleavage Distinct
Color various
Birefringence 0.099

Mohs Hardness

1 Talc 2 Gypsum 3 Calcite 4 Fluorite 5 Apatite 6 Orthoclase 7 Quartz 8 Topaz 9 Corundum 10 Diamond Parisite
Mohs hardness of Parisite shown against the ten reference minerals, from talc (1) to diamond (10).
Mohs Reference mineral Parisite
1 Talc
2 Gypsum
3 Calcite
4 Fluorite
5 Apatite
6 Orthoclase
7 Quartz
8 Topaz
9 Corundum
10 Diamond

Crystal System

a a a Trigonal (Rhombohedral) a = b = c, α = β = γ ≠ 90°

Value & Market

Price Tier Budget (< $50/ct)

About Parisite

帕里西石是一种钙铈镧碳酸盐氟化物矿物,形成琥珀黄至棕色六方双锥状晶体,具有强金刚至蜡状光泽,产于碳酸岩、伟晶岩和热液矿脉中。帕里西石以哥伦比亚矿物收藏家约瑟·帕里斯命名,1845年首次描述于哥伦比亚(木佐绿宝石矿区),常与祖母绿矿床共生。宝石级透明帕里西石摩氏硬度约4.5,折射率较高(约1.671至1.757),色散强,切磨后展现出美丽的火彩。重要产地包括哥伦比亚(博亚卡省木佐和科斯凯斯)、美国(科罗拉多州水晶峰)、格陵兰岛(纳尔萨苏克)和中国(新疆)。帕里西石主要面向稀有宝石和矿物学收藏市场。

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Parisite?
帕里西石是一种钙铈镧碳酸盐氟化物矿物,形成琥珀黄至棕色六方双锥状晶体,具有强金刚至蜡状光泽,产于碳酸岩、伟晶岩和热液矿脉中。帕里西石以哥伦比亚矿物收藏家约瑟·帕里斯命名,1845年首次描述于哥伦比亚(木佐绿宝石矿区),常与祖母绿矿床共生。宝石级透明帕里西石摩氏硬度约4.5,折射率较高(约1.671至1.757),色散强,切磨后展现出美丽的火彩。重要产地包括哥伦比亚(博亚卡省木佐和科斯凯斯)、美国(科罗拉多州水晶峰)、格陵兰岛(纳尔萨苏克)和中国(新疆)。帕里西石主要面向稀有宝石和矿物学收藏市场。
What is the hardness of Parisite?
Parisite has a Mohs hardness of 4.5, making it relatively soft for use in jewelry.
What color is Parisite?
Parisite is primarily Various.
How much does Parisite cost?
Parisite falls into the Budget (< $50/ct) price range. Prices vary based on color, clarity, cut, and origin.
What is the crystal system of Parisite?
Parisite belongs to the Trigonal crystal system.

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