Ametrine and Pyrargyrite Physical Properties

Ametrine

Pyrargyrite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.655.85

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Indiscernible

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

72.5-3

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

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

Ametrine and Pyrargyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ametrine 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 Ametrine and Pyrargyrite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Ametrine- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Pyrargyrite- Ag 3SbS 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Ametrine and Pyrargyrite Specific Gravity

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