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Pyrargyrite
Pyrargyrite

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Pyrope Almandine



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Pyrargyrite and Pyrope Almandine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
5.853.62-4.20
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {10 1 1}, imperfect on {01 1 2}
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-37-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ag 3SbS 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Pyrargyrite and Pyrope Almandine Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrargyrite and Pyrope Almandine 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 Pyrope Almandine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pyrargyrite- Ag 3SbS 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Pyrope Almandine- (Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Pyrargyrite and Pyrope Almandine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrargyrite and Pyrope Almandine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrargyrite and Pyrope Almandine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrargyrite is 3.62-4.20 whereas that of Pyrope Almandine is 3.62-4.20.