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Friedelite and Realgar Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.06-3.19
3.56
1.5 Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, Brittle, Uneven
(e.g. graphite).
1.6 Cleavage
{010} Perfect
{010} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-5
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1.8 Chemical Composition
Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
AsSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Friedelite and Realgar Chemical Formula

While comparing Friedelite 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 Friedelite and Realgar chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Friedelite- Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Realgar- AsSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Friedelite and Realgar Specific Gravity

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