Shattuckite and Pyrargyrite Physical Properties

Shattuckite

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

3.80-4.155.85

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

perfect along [010] and [100]

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-42.5-3

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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

Shattuckite and Pyrargyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Shattuckite 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 Shattuckite and Pyrargyrite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Shattuckite- Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Pyrargyrite- Ag 3SbS 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Shattuckite and Pyrargyrite Specific Gravity

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