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Pyrargyrite and Snowflake Obsidian Physical Properties


Snowflake Obsidian and Pyrargyrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.85   
2.33-2.50   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

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

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
Ag 3SbS 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Not Available   

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Pyrargyrite and Snowflake Obsidian Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrargyrite and Snowflake Obsidian 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 Snowflake Obsidian chemical formula.

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Pyrargyrite and Snowflake Obsidian Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrargyrite and Snowflake Obsidian Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrargyrite and Snowflake Obsidian Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrargyrite is 2.33-2.50 whereas that of Snowflake Obsidian is 2.33-2.50.

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