Sardonyx and Pyrargyrite Physical Properties

Sardonyx

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

2.55-2.705.85

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

6.5-72.5-3

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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

Sardonyx and Pyrargyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sardonyx 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 Sardonyx and Pyrargyrite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sardonyx- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Pyrargyrite- Ag 3SbS 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Sardonyx and Pyrargyrite Specific Gravity

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