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Quartz and Pyrargyrite Physical Properties


Pyrargyrite and Quartz Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65   
5.85   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems   
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle   

Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct   
Distinct on {10 1 1}, imperfect on {01 1 2}   

Mohs Hardness
7   
2.5-3   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
Ag 3SbS 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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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.

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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.

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