Demantoid and Realgar Physical Properties

Demantoid and Realgar Chemical Formula

While comparing Demantoid 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 Demantoid and Realgar chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Demantoid- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Realgar- AsSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Demantoid and Realgar Specific Gravity

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