Baryte and Pyrargyrite Physical Properties

Baryte

Pyrargyrite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.3-55.85

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Irregular/uneven

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect

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

Not Available

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

Baryte and Pyrargyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Baryte 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 Baryte and Pyrargyrite chemical formula.

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

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Baryte and Pyrargyrite Specific Gravity

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