Amazonite and Pyrargyrite Physical Properties

Amazonite

Pyrargyrite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.575.85

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal

Distinct on {10 1 1}, imperfect on {01 1 2}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.52.5-3

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KAlSi₃O₈

Ag 3SbS 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Amazonite and Pyrargyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Pyrargyrite 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 Amazonite and Pyrargyrite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi₃O₈
Chemical formula of Pyrargyrite- Ag 3SbS 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Amazonite and Pyrargyrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Pyrargyrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Pyrargyrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 5.85 whereas that of Pyrargyrite is 5.85.