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Pyrargyrite and Agate Physical Properties


Agate and Pyrargyrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.85   
2.60-2.64   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle   
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

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

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Ag 3SbS 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
SiO2   

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Pyrargyrite and Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrargyrite and Agate 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 Pyrargyrite and Agate chemical formula.

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Pyrargyrite and Agate Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrargyrite and Agate Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrargyrite and Agate Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrargyrite is 2.60-2.64 whereas that of Agate is 2.60-2.64.

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