Tahitian pearl and Proustite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
  
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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5.51-5.64
  
Fracture
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Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
  
Cleavage
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Distinct on {10 1 1}
  
Mohs Hardness
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2.5
  
Chemical Composition
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Ag 3AsS 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Tahitian pearl and Proustite Chemical Formula
While comparing Tahitian pearl and Proustite 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 Tahitian pearl and Proustite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Proustite- Ag 3AsS 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Tahitian pearl and Proustite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tahitian pearl and Proustite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tahitian pearl and Proustite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tahitian pearl is 5.51-5.64 whereas that of Proustite is 5.51-5.64.