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Musgravite 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
3.62-3.685.85
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Distinct on {10 1 1}, imperfect on {01 1 2}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8-8.52.5-3
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ag 3SbS 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Musgravite and Pyrargyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Musgravite 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 Musgravite and Pyrargyrite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Musgravite- (Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Pyrargyrite- Ag 3SbS 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Musgravite and Pyrargyrite Specific Gravity

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