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Kyanite and Pyrargyrite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.53-3.655.85
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between
Distinct on {10 1 1}, imperfect on {01 1 2}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-72.5-3
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Ag 3SbS 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Kyanite and Pyrargyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kyanite 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 Kyanite and Pyrargyrite chemical formula.

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

Kyanite and Pyrargyrite Specific Gravity

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