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Zinnwaldite
Zinnwaldite

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Zinnwaldite and Pyrargyrite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
Elastic
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-
2.9-3.1
Uneven
Perfect basal {001}
3.5-4.0
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Brittle
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-
5.85
Conchoidal, Uneven
Distinct on {10 1 1}, imperfect on {01 1 2}
2.5-3
Ag 3SbS 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Zinnwaldite and Pyrargyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zinnwaldite 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 Zinnwaldite and Pyrargyrite chemical formula.

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Zinnwaldite and Pyrargyrite Specific Gravity

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