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Anatase and Realgar Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.82-3.97
3.56
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
(e.g. graphite).
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on [001] and [011]
{010} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
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1.8 Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
AsSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Anatase and Realgar Chemical Formula

While comparing Anatase 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 Anatase and Realgar chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Anatase- TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Realgar- AsSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Anatase and Realgar Specific Gravity

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

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