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Cordierite and Realgar Physical Properties


Realgar and Cordierite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.57-2.66   
3.56   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   
(e.g. graphite).   

Cleavage
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}   
{010} Good   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
Mg2Al4Si5O18   
AsSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Cordierite and Realgar Chemical Formula

While comparing Cordierite 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 Cordierite and Realgar chemical formula.

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Cordierite and Realgar Specific Gravity

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

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