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Grandidierite 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
2.85-3.00
3.56
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
(e.g. graphite).
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect
{010} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5
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1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
AsSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Grandidierite and Realgar Chemical Formula

While comparing Grandidierite 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 Grandidierite and Realgar chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Grandidierite- (Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Realgar- AsSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Grandidierite and Realgar Specific Gravity

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