Rhodolite and Pyrargyrite Physical Properties

Rhodolite

Pyrargyrite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.845.85

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

none, may show indistinct parting

Distinct on {10 1 1}, imperfect on {01 1 2}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.52.5-3

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Ag 3SbS 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Rhodolite and Pyrargyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite and Pyrargyrite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂
Chemical formula of Pyrargyrite- Ag 3SbS 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Rhodolite and Pyrargyrite Specific Gravity

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