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Pyrargyrite and Rosasite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Effervesces in cold
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
5.85
4-4.2
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle
Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {10 1 1}, imperfect on {01 1 2}
Perfect on {100} and {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-3
4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ag 3SbS 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Pyrargyrite and Rosasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrargyrite and Rosasite 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 Rosasite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pyrargyrite- Ag 3SbS 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Pyrargyrite and Rosasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrargyrite and Rosasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrargyrite and Rosasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrargyrite is 4-4.2 whereas that of Rosasite is 4-4.2.