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Amazonite and Pyrargyrite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.575.85
Amber
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
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
Ag 3SbS 3Michael O’Donoghue , 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 O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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.