Fuchsite and Realgar Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.77-2.88
  
3.56
  
Fracture
Uneven
  
(e.g. graphite).
  
Cleavage
Perfect basal
  
{010} Good
  
Mohs Hardness
2.5
  
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Chemical Composition
K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
AsSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Fuchsite and Realgar Chemical Formula
While comparing Fuchsite 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 Fuchsite and Realgar chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Fuchsite- K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
- Chemical formula of Realgar- AsSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Fuchsite and Realgar Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fuchsite and Realgar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fuchsite and Realgar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fuchsite is 3.56 whereas that of Realgar is 3.56.