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Cymophane and Pyrargyrite Physical Properties


Pyrargyrite and Cymophane Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81   
5.85   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Distinct on {10 1 1}, imperfect on {01 1 2}   

Mohs Hardness
8.5   
2.5-3   

Chemical Composition
BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
Ag 3SbS 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Cymophane and Pyrargyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cymophane 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 Cymophane and Pyrargyrite chemical formula.

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Cymophane and Pyrargyrite Specific Gravity

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

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