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Pyrargyrite
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Pyrargyrite and Star Sapphire Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
5.853.90-4.05
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle
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1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {10 1 1}, imperfect on {01 1 2}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-3Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ag 3SbS 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Pyrargyrite and Star Sapphire Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrargyrite and Star Sapphire 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 Star Sapphire chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pyrargyrite- Ag 3SbS 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Star Sapphire- Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Pyrargyrite and Star Sapphire Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrargyrite and Star Sapphire Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrargyrite and Star Sapphire Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrargyrite is 3.90-4.05 whereas that of Star Sapphire is 3.90-4.05.