Glaucophane and Pyrargyrite Physical Properties

Glaucophane

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

3-3.155.85

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Good on [110] and on [001]

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.0-6.52.5-3

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

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

Glaucophane and Pyrargyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane and Pyrargyrite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
Chemical formula of Pyrargyrite- Ag 3SbS 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Glaucophane and Pyrargyrite Specific Gravity

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