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Pyrargyrite
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Pyrargyrite and Serpentine 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
5.852.44-2.62
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {10 1 1}, imperfect on {01 1 2}
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-32.5-5.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ag 3SbS 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Pyrargyrite and Serpentine Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrargyrite and Serpentine 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 Serpentine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pyrargyrite- Ag 3SbS 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Serpentine- H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Pyrargyrite and Serpentine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrargyrite and Serpentine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrargyrite and Serpentine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrargyrite is 2.44-2.62 whereas that of Serpentine is 2.44-2.62.