Nuummite and Pyrargyrite Physical Properties

Nuummite

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

3.18-3.375.85

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on 210

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-62.5-3

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Nuummite and Pyrargyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nuummite 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 Nuummite and Pyrargyrite chemical formula.

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

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Nuummite and Pyrargyrite Specific Gravity

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