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Faustite and Realgar Physical Properties


Realgar and Faustite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.9  
3.56  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
{???} Indistinct  
{010} Good  

Mohs Hardness
4.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
AsSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Faustite and Realgar Chemical Formula

While comparing Faustite 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 Faustite and Realgar chemical formula.

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Faustite and Realgar Specific Gravity

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

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