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Glaucophane and Realgar Physical Properties


Realgar and Glaucophane Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3-3.15   
3.56   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   
(e.g. graphite).   

Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]   
{010} Good   

Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.5   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2   
AsSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Glaucophane and Realgar Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane and Realgar chemical formula.

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Glaucophane and Realgar Specific Gravity

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

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