Rhyolite and Pyrargyrite Physical Properties

Rhyolite

Pyrargyrite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available5.85

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

72.5-3

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Rhyolite and Pyrargyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhyolite 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 Rhyolite and Pyrargyrite chemical formula.

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

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Rhyolite and Pyrargyrite Specific Gravity

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