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Pyrargyrite and Neptunite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
5.85
3.19-3.23
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {10 1 1}, imperfect on {01 1 2}
{110} good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-3
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ag 3SbS 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
KNa 2Li(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ ) 2Ti 2Si 8O 24Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Pyrargyrite and Neptunite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrargyrite and Neptunite 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 Neptunite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pyrargyrite- Ag 3SbS 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Neptunite- KNa 2Li(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ ) 2Ti 2Si 8O 24Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Pyrargyrite and Neptunite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrargyrite and Neptunite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrargyrite and Neptunite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrargyrite is 3.19-3.23 whereas that of Neptunite is 3.19-3.23.

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