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Moroxite and Pyrargyrite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.13-3.265.85
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Distinct on {10 1 1}, imperfect on {01 1 2}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available2.5-3
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Ag 3SbS 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Moroxite and Pyrargyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moroxite 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 Moroxite and Pyrargyrite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Moroxite- Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Pyrargyrite- Ag 3SbS 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Moroxite and Pyrargyrite Specific Gravity

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