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Pyrargyrite
Pyrargyrite

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Pyrargyrite and Amblygonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
5.852.98-3.10
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {10 1 1}, imperfect on {01 1 2}
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-36
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ag 3SbS 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Pyrargyrite and Amblygonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrargyrite and Amblygonite 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 Amblygonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pyrargyrite- Ag 3SbS 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Amblygonite- (Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Pyrargyrite and Amblygonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrargyrite and Amblygonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrargyrite and Amblygonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrargyrite is 2.98-3.10 whereas that of Amblygonite is 2.98-3.10.