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Gahnite and Pyrargyrite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
4.00-4.625.85
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct parting on [111]
Distinct on {10 1 1}, imperfect on {01 1 2}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-82.5-3
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Ag 3SbS 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Gahnite and Pyrargyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gahnite 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 Gahnite and Pyrargyrite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gahnite- ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Pyrargyrite- Ag 3SbS 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Gahnite and Pyrargyrite Specific Gravity

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