Lawsonite and Realgar Physical Properties

Lawsonite

Realgar

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.093.56

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven

(e.g. graphite).

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}

{010} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

8Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

AsSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Lawsonite and Realgar Chemical Formula

While comparing Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite and Realgar chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Realgar- AsSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Lawsonite and Realgar Specific Gravity

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