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Citrine and Realgar Physical Properties


Realgar and Citrine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65   
3.56   

Fracture
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
(e.g. graphite).   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
{010} Good   

Mohs Hardness
7   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
AsSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Citrine and Realgar Chemical Formula

While comparing Citrine 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 Citrine and Realgar chemical formula.

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Citrine and Realgar Specific Gravity

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

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