Bixbite and Realgar Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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3.56
  
Fracture
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(e.g. graphite).
  
Cleavage
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{010} Good
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5
  
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Chemical Composition
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AsSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
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.
>- Chemical formula of Realgar- AsSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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.