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Jasper and Realgar Physical Properties


Realgar and Jasper Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.91   
3.56   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
(e.g. graphite).   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
{010} Good   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
AsSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Jasper and Realgar Chemical Formula

While comparing Jasper 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 Jasper and Realgar chemical formula.

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Jasper and Realgar Specific Gravity

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

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