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Bixbite and Realgar Physical Properties


Realgar and Bixbite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
3.56  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
{010} Good  

Mohs Hardness
7.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2(SiO3)6  
AsSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Bixbite and Realgar Chemical Formula

While comparing Bixbite 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 Bixbite and Realgar chemical formula.

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Bixbite and Realgar Specific Gravity

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

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