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Selenite and Pyrargyrite Physical Properties


Pyrargyrite and Selenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Brittle   

Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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5.85   

Fracture
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Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle   

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

Mohs Hardness
2   
2.5-3   

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

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Selenite and Pyrargyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Selenite 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 Selenite and Pyrargyrite chemical formula.

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Selenite and Pyrargyrite Specific Gravity

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

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