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Pyrargyrite and Hydrogrossular Physical Properties


Hydrogrossular and Pyrargyrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.85   
3.25-3.40   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Distinct on {10 1 1}, imperfect on {01 1 2}   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
Ag 3SbS 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
hydrogrossular Massive vein s of opaque Grossular Garnet that resembles Jade . It is white to light green in color, and may be colored in a white, green, and pink combination. Hydrogrossular is often regarded as a variety of Grossular, but it is scientifi   

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Pyrargyrite and Hydrogrossular Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrargyrite and Hydrogrossular 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 Hydrogrossular chemical formula.

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Pyrargyrite and Hydrogrossular Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrargyrite and Hydrogrossular Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrargyrite and Hydrogrossular Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrargyrite is 3.25-3.40 whereas that of Hydrogrossular is 3.25-3.40.

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