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Thulite and Pyrargyrite Physical Properties


Pyrargyrite and Thulite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.1   
5.85   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle   

Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}   
Distinct on {10 1 1}, imperfect on {01 1 2}   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
2.5-3   

Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   
Ag 3SbS 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Thulite and Pyrargyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Thulite 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 Thulite and Pyrargyrite chemical formula.

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Thulite and Pyrargyrite Specific Gravity

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

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