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Kunzite and Pyrargyrite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
5.85
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
Distinct on {10 1 1}, imperfect on {01 1 2}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
2.5-3
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
Ag 3SbS 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Kunzite and Pyrargyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kunzite 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 Kunzite and Pyrargyrite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Pyrargyrite- Ag 3SbS 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Kunzite and Pyrargyrite Specific Gravity

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