Anglesite and Pyrargyrite Physical Properties

Anglesite

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

6.30-6.395.85

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

[001] good, [210] distinct

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.52.5-3

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

PbSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

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

Anglesite and Pyrargyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anglesite 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 Anglesite and Pyrargyrite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Anglesite- PbSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Pyrargyrite- Ag 3SbS 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Anglesite and Pyrargyrite Specific Gravity

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