Diamond and Realgar Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.50-3.533.56

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

(e.g. graphite).

1.6 Cleavage

111 (perfect in four directions)

{010} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

10Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

AsSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Diamond and Realgar Chemical Formula

While comparing Diamond 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 Diamond and Realgar chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Diamond- C
Chemical formula of Realgar- AsSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Diamond and Realgar Specific Gravity

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