Tavorite and Pyrargyrite Physical Properties

Tavorite

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

3.325.85

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Distinct, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available2.5-3

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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

Tavorite and Pyrargyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tavorite 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 Tavorite and Pyrargyrite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Tavorite- LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Pyrargyrite- Ag 3SbS 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Tavorite and Pyrargyrite Specific Gravity

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