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Gahnite and Realgar Physical Properties

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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
4.00-4.623.56
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
(e.g. graphite).
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct parting on [111]
{010} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
AsSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Gahnite and Realgar Chemical Formula

While comparing Gahnite 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 Gahnite and Realgar chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gahnite- ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Realgar- AsSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Gahnite and Realgar Specific Gravity

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