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Amazonite and Realgar Physical Properties


Realgar and Amazonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57   
3.56   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
(e.g. graphite).   

Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal   
{010} Good   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8   
AsSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Amazonite and Realgar Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Realgar 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 Amazonite and Realgar chemical formula.

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Amazonite and Realgar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Realgar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Realgar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 3.56 whereas that of Realgar is 3.56.

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