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Quartz and Pyrargyrite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.655.85
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
Distinct on {10 1 1}, imperfect on {01 1 2}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
72.5-3
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Ag 3SbS 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Quartz and Pyrargyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz and Pyrargyrite 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 Quartz and Pyrargyrite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Pyrargyrite- Ag 3SbS 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Quartz and Pyrargyrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Quartz and Pyrargyrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Quartz and Pyrargyrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Quartz is 5.85 whereas that of Pyrargyrite is 5.85.