Pyrargyrite and Diamond Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
5.85
  
3.50-3.53
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle
  
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Distinct on {10 1 1}, imperfect on {01 1 2}
  
111 (perfect in four directions)
  
Mohs Hardness
2.5-3
  
10
  
Chemical Composition
Ag 3SbS 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
C
  
Pyrargyrite and Diamond Chemical Formula
While comparing Pyrargyrite and Diamond 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 Diamond chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Pyrargyrite- Ag 3SbS 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Diamond- C
Pyrargyrite and Diamond Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrargyrite and Diamond Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrargyrite and Diamond Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrargyrite is 3.50-3.53 whereas that of Diamond is 3.50-3.53.