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Baryte and Realgar Physical Properties


Realgar and Baryte Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.3-5   
3.56   

Fracture
Irregular/uneven   
(e.g. graphite).   

Cleavage
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect   
{010} Good   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
AsSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Baryte and Realgar Chemical Formula

While comparing Baryte 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 Baryte and Realgar chemical formula.

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Baryte and Realgar Specific Gravity

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

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