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Jacobsite and Realgar Physical Properties


Realgar and Jacobsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.76-5.03  
3.56  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
None  
{010} Good  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg)(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
AsSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Jacobsite and Realgar Chemical Formula

While comparing Jacobsite 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 Jacobsite and Realgar chemical formula.

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Jacobsite and Realgar Specific Gravity

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

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