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Pyrargyrite and Cassiterite Physical Properties


Cassiterite and Pyrargyrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.85   
6.86-7.03   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle   
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular   

Cleavage
Distinct on {10 1 1}, imperfect on {01 1 2}   
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
Ag 3SbS 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Pyrargyrite and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrargyrite and Cassiterite 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 Cassiterite chemical formula.

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Pyrargyrite and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrargyrite and Cassiterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrargyrite and Cassiterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrargyrite is 6.86-7.03 whereas that of Cassiterite is 6.86-7.03.

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