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Chrysotile and Realgar Physical Properties


Realgar and Chrysotile Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
insoluble in water   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.51-2.63   
3.56   

Fracture
Fibrous   
(e.g. graphite).   

Cleavage
Not Available   
{010} Good   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.5   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
AsSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Chrysotile and Realgar Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile and Realgar chemical formula.

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Chrysotile and Realgar Specific Gravity

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

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