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Baryte and Pyrargyrite Physical Properties


Pyrargyrite and Baryte Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.3-5   
5.85   

Fracture
Irregular/uneven   
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle   

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}   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
2.5-3   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Ag 3SbS 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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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.

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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.

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