Natural Pargasite
Pargasite is a monoclinic mineral and member of the Amphibole group which includes many related minerals. It is named after the Pargas Valley in Finland where it was originally discovered. Pargasite is transparent to translucent and is most commonly found as lime-green or brown in color. With a hardness of 5-6 to it could theoretically be used as a gemstone but because of its perfect cleavage, it is nearly impossible to facet. A soft and patient touch is required and most cutters would rather not deal with it at all. It is closely related to actinolite and only advanced gemological testing will separate the two. |
- There are 5 Pargasite gemstones available at Multicolour.com
- Pargasite(s) are organized in the following categories:
Single, gemstones.
- Our most expensive Pargasite is USD 886.50 and largest Pargasite weight is CTS 5.81.
- Our cheapest Pargasite is USD 120.80 and smallest Pargasite weight is CTS 3.02.
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Pargasite Profile
| Color information: |
greenish yellow, emerald green, greenish blue, brown |
| Refractive Index: |
1.630 - 1.650 |
| Chemical Composition: |
NaCa2(Mg,Fe++)4Al(Si6Al2)O22(OH) |
| Hardness: |
5 - 6 |
| Density: |
3.12 |
| Crystal Group: |
Monoclinic |
| Ocurrence: |
Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Baffin Island, Canada; Burma, Pargas Valley, Finland; Franklin N.J., Vietnam, Pakistan, Canada, and USA. |
| Sign of the Zodiac: |
N/A |
| Month of the year: |
N/A |
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Pargasite is considered to be a rare mineral and is found sparingly in deposits occurring in Finland, Vietnam, Pakistan, Burma, USA, Canada, Vietnam, and Tanzania. |
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Pargasite Single
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| Size: |
13.80 X 10.30 MM |
| Weight: |
5.810 CTS |
| Shape: |
Fancy |
| Clarity: |
Slightly included |
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| RECOMMENDED |
OUR PRICE
USD 886.50
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Pargasite Single
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| Size: |
9.20 X 7.30 MM |
| Weight: |
3.020 CTS |
| Shape: |
Octagon |
| Clarity: |
Moderately included |
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| RECOMMENDED |
OUR PRICE
USD 120.80
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